“You Failed, But You Aren’t Dead”

Yes, you failed. It ended badly for you. Bankruptcy, nervous breakdown, divorce, the loss of any relationship with your kids, or maybe a physical adventure that went sideways and ended in you getting to know the fine folks of your local hospital.

Writing Helps with Grieving!

The many emotions of grief are usually compounded with guilt and regret for things said, things not said, or things done or not done. One often can't get beyond forgiving themselves or others who directly or indirectly affected the loss.

From the Pastor’s Desk

In the world we live in, people seem to be so beaten down by the everyday struggles of life. I have very few days when I don’t visit with someone who is burdened down and losing hope. Some seem to be so tired and weary. Psalm 46:1 (NKJV) tells us: “ 1 God is our refuge and strength.

Thinking Out Loud

Scissortail Hospice Chaplain Bristow, OklahomaChildrenChildren are precious gifts from God, and we need to remember them when the family is going through a tragic death. Children who are old enough to love are old enough to grieve.

What’s Your Greatest Adventure?

By Lanny Tucker of Eastern European Missions Submitted by Ken Murrell Depew Church of ChristThe Depew Church of Christ recently hosted Lanny Tucker of Eastern European Missions, who shared many exciting stories about providing free Bibles in people’s heart languages with us, including this one: In...

From the Pastor’s Desk

In the world we live in, people seem to be so beaten down by the everyday struggles of life.Some seem to be so tired and weary. There is even an illness “chronic fatigue syndrome.”Doctors can actually do little about the problem if you suffer from it.

“Bickering Snowflakes”

We were created by our God to be different from each other. We all have different personalities, likes, loves, dislikes and downright detests. Unfortunately, too much of the time the detests are each other.Why? Because we see our outlook on life as the only plausible way to view life.

What’s Your Greatest Adventure?

Many radio stations for years broadcast a newscaster/ commentator named Paul Harvey.He would begin his program, “And now, the rest of the story.” He gave startling news items hinting at our perverse civilization. Mr.

. . . from the Pastor’s Desk

Matthew 14:22-33 (NLT): “ 22 Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that His disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while He sent the people home. 23 After sending them home, He went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while He was there alone.

Thinking Out Loud

Who determines right and wrong? Is there any absolute truth? Pollster George Barna discovered that nearly threequarters of all Americans reject the concept of absolute truth. To the vast majority of Americans truth is relative. 'You do what's right for you. I'll do what's right for me.