I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day. We did the usual picnic kind of thing. My younger brother grilled burgers and hot dogs. We added slaw, potato salad, dips, and various other sides. And of course, we had a variety of sweets including watermelon! Family and friends gathered around Read more…
Verse: Psalm 23:2-3 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Devotional Thoughts: Psalm 23 has to be one of the most beloved, widely read Scripture Read more…
What are my expectations for my Christianity? Each day I am faced with decisions and opportunities to fulfill those expectations. You and I are followers of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! We are believers in The Way! Personal commitment to Him influences every word I say, every Read more…
It’s done. They called out her name and she walked across the stage. She shook hands with the principal and he handed her a beautiful padded cover. She moved her tassel to the other side of her hat and returned to her seat. Thirteen years of work summed up in Read more…
Verse: Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Devotional Thoughts: Some years ago, I accompanied my dad on a mission trip to Honduras. We landed in one of the major cities, San Pedro Sula, and proceeded to drive about 150 miles through the countryside to reach our destination. We were Read more…
What makes a church attractive to a newcomer to a community? New facilities? Proximity? Lots of activities? Active fellowship? To be sure, these things attract people on a first time basis. But, the things which keep people coming are what they find when they get inside! Sweet fellowship! Christian love Read more…
I must admit I come from great stock, even if I do say so myself. My family heritage is rich in “salt of the earth” type of folks. Various family members have done some research but they have not uncovered any royalty or celebrities – yet! No definite connections to novelist Sir Walter Scott nor Antartica explorer Robert Falcon Scott – yet! In this wealth of fabulous Scotts, there is a line Read more…
Verse: Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Devotional Thoughts: One of my hobbies is reading. I love to read. And one thing I have noticed is that great books (at least in my estimation) possess one thing in common – they draw you in Read more…