Monthly Archives: October 2022

I watched the funeral and committal for Queen Elizabeth last month. It completed a cycle for me, because I watched much of her coronation on black and white TV when I was four. I found them to be very beautiful … Continue reading →

 The pomegranate is an unusual, but beautiful, fruit. Once the outer skin is peeled off, a mass of reddish gelatin encased seeds is revealed. Recently sales have gone up, because health food enthusiasts praise the pomegranate for its benefits; both … Continue reading →

This is a follow-up to my sermon yesterday. I typically preach anywhere from 10-15 minutes. God always has more to say than I do! The theme yesterday was to faithfully, persistently, pray. We will never wear Him down with our … Continue reading →

I recently read an article by Gary Younghans titled “Conversation, Not Conversion.”*   He made a very good point about our role in bringing others to Christ. Many Christians are hesitant to express their faith, fearing that the other person will … Continue reading →

        Are you aware how tiny mustard seeds really are?  I knew they were quite small, but I did not know they came in several colors.  They can be yellow, black or brown.  I had been given a necklace as a child that had … Continue reading →

Every day, my prayers begin with petitions for peace. My prayers always begin with a specific appeal for peace for my mother who suffers from dementia and still knows enough to understand she doesn’t like where she is and what … Continue reading →

Isaac Watts, the “Father of English Hymnody” was a musical rebel. Born in the English town of Southampton in 1674, the Watts family were dedicated “Dissenters.” They refused to join the state religion and worshiped independently, establishing their own worship … Continue reading →

Around A.D. 312, there was a 20-year-old Egyptian man named Pachomius. He was minding his own business when he got drafted into the Roman army by a command from the Emperor Constantine. The emperor’s soldiers gathered up the conscripts and … Continue reading →

The message “Do not be afraid” is repeated again and again throughout the Bible. And yet, people seem naturally fearful of unknown or uncertain situations. I suppose that’s why it’s necessary to repeat the message. Are you afraid when hurricanes … Continue reading →

 I’m going to share with you something old, borrowed, but that will hopefully chase the blues away. No, it is not wedding-related. Simply life lessons to brighten your day. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good. When in doubt, just … Continue reading →