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Paradigm
This is an interesting word and one that is used in the religious world today. It is tossed around to make a big impression on folks. I looked it up in the dictionary and was surprised at what I found. Many of the folks that are using this word tell us that we do not have “pattern theology.” What they mean about this is that we can do pretty much what we want because God did not give us a pattern for our work and worship in spiritual matters. These individuals usually want us to...Continue reading
From the Preacher
As we begin this New Year I have plans to do certain things this year. I hope that you have things you want to do and are making plans to get them done. I always plan to read my Bible through each year. I have a Bible that is set up to allow me to do this. I have searched for a Bible like the one I have and it is hard to find, not impossible though. So if you want to read your Bible through this year, I hope, the following will help you...Continue reading
Reasons I Quit Attending Games
Every time I went, they asked for money. The people I sat next to didn’t seem friendly The seats were not comfortable at all. I went to many games, but the coach never came to call on me. The referees made decisions I could not agree with. The game went into overtime and I was late getting home. The band played numbers I’d never heard before and it wasn’t my style of music. It seems the games are always scheduled when I want to do other things. I suspect that I was sitting nest to...Continue reading
“The Fingers of Prayer”
Glenn Hitchcock The “Fingers of Prayer” will help us remember who to pray for: Your thumb is nearest to you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loves ones is a “sweet duty.” The nest finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, ministers and our elders. They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction. Keep them in your prayers. The next finger is the tallest finger. It...Continue reading
Something to Think about as the New Year Begins
As we enter this New Year there is much to look forward too but also much to contemplate. As I am writing this article there are just a few days left in the old year. I want us to contemplate what has happen to us this year. I could think of all that has happened to me and bring tears to my eyes. When I do this I consider this I also get to thinking about what has happened to others of the church family here. This has been an interesting year hasn’t it? But...Continue reading
Signs for the Times!
How many wasted miles, injuries and deaths would be avoided if only people read signs?! God must, think the same thing, as He watches men fly down the devil’s highway ignoring all the road signs. It pays to watch for signs! DO NOT ENTER! “Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away” (Proverbs 4:14-15). “Blessed is the man that walked not in the counsel of the ungodly, not standeth in the way of sinners,...Continue reading
Christianity: A “Daily” Perspective
It does not take long (even for the casual reader of the New Testament) to recognize the importance that is placed upon such terms now, today, or daily! Most of us look at our schedules and calendars, and we find that our lives have become regimented by the demands placed on us at the work place, appointments here, doing this, doing that, going here, traveling there, pick-up this, deliver that, a meeting here, and a deadline there! If we are not extremely careful we can become like the one in James 4:13-15, who takes the...Continue reading
Does this Seem Ridiculous?
Hello…Yes…Oh, you’re Johnny’s teacher. I’ve been meaning to call you…No; he isn’t planning to be in school this year. You see he has so much work to do at the church – he has Bible school lessons, church services, youth activities and such takes up his time; then there are daily devotionals at home and other interests, so there isn’t time left for school… Well, yes I know that school is important, and I know that you are doing a fine job with the kids in this community – and I’ve been intending to write...Continue reading
Missing Out on a Valuable Treasure
MISSING OUT ON A VALUABLE TREASURE Mike Johnson “One person’s junk is another person’s treasure.” I am confident that almost everyone has heard that expression. We know that something, which may seem worthless to one person, may be viewed as valuable by another. The popularity of garage sales and flea markets in our country attests to this. An Associated Press story a few years ago told of a man in Texas who purchased a 1,905-carat sapphire at a gem show for $10.00. How did this happen? The purchaser by-passed the professional dealers and...Continue reading
Thank God for Small Things
Thank God for Small Things Pennies, pennies if not fake Collected one by one Will a dollar make. Do appreciate the small things. A delicate snowflake so rare Piled upon a mountain top Created a beauty for us all to share. Be thankful for small things. The small seed of spruce, birch, or pine With years and years of growth Produce a forest so fine. We thank you Lord for small things. Petals of flowers tiny and bold Scattered upon the mother earth Displays nature color to behold. Thank you for the beauty of small...Continue reading