I love the books of 1 and 2 Timothy. As a young man, who has a lot to learn, I enjoy reading what advice Paul gave to Timothy under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. It is not just information that Timothy needed to know, but it is information we Read more…
We did a lot of good and loved on a lot of people in a tangible way at our Inasmuch day. As much as I like to shop, the yard sale was the perfect place for me! I had a great time sorting and arranging the clothes and other donated Read more…
I hope you had a really great St.Bartholomew’s Day! It was Monday of this week just in case you missed it. Most Baptists did miss it without missing it at all. That is because we are just not fond of calling people “Saints”. It even bothers some folks that the Read more…
There is a quote you may have heard of before, “Preach the Gospel to yourself daily.” Now, I am not entirely sure who to give credit for coming up with that statement. Many say it was Martin Luther, Jerry Bridges has used it in a couple of his books, and Read more…
What a great week in our revival. We heard great sermons and lots of terrific music. If you’re like me though, after four straight days of “extras” in my schedule, I bet you’re tired. Added to that, I had bus duty the week before and then this past Thursday I Read more…
I am w-e-a-r-y! When I say it that long it means I am half-past wiped out. Louise and I just hosted a week long, family get-together in which we celebrated four birthdays, and had a going away party for our oldest granddaughter, who is being sent overseas by the Army. Read more…
I love get-togethers for a variety of reasons. I love the fellowship, and I love food. One perk of being a Baptist is the amount of food that is brought every time we meet. I enjoy eating. There is a problem I find though, I am never completely full. There have Read more…
I think our water heater needs some attention – either that or the faucet. When I turn the water on for my shower, it starts off with a lot of pressure. As I wait a moment for the water to warm up, the flow gradually decreases. One day it almost Read more…
It Is So Hot… the cows are giving evaporated milk. the chickens are laying hard-boiled eggs. hot water now comes out of both taps. you burn your hand opening the car door. you realize that asphalt has a liquid state. you start buying stock in Gatorade. you start putting ice Read more…
Paul was a very smart, respected man among the Christian people of the early Church. He wrote many letters to different churches to address issues or to encourage the people, and those letters compose the majority of the New Testament. I cannot say that I have a favorite book written Read more…