Walk Beside Me

Walk Beside Me Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow. Don't walk behind me, I may not lead. Walk beside me and be my friend!" ~Charles Caleb Colton~ My life suddenly changed when my sweet wife of my youth left me, and oddly so did many of my friends.

Are You Climbing Happiness Hill?

Several years ago a man named Alan Bryan wrote a little book which he entitled Climb Happiness Hill. It was filled with stories and ideas that included the theme of gratitude for the many blessings you might enjoy. He told of one man who had once lost $10,000 in a failed investment.

What Good Is the Old Testament?

Most people gain some knowledge through the instruction of older, experienced, more mature people. For example, some who are reading this article received Bible instruction from a grandmother, some from a godly grandfather, or perhaps from a loving parent. How did you learn about God?

. . . from the Pastor’s Desk

One of my favorite songs is The Anchor Holds because it the story of my life: I have journeyed through the long, dark night; Out on the open sea by faith alone sight unknown; and yet His eyes were watching me; though the ship is battered, though the sails are torn; The anchor holds in spite of the...

Coffeetime Column

At the tender age of fifteen, Andy Bowman answered God’s call to make ministering to people his number one goal for the rest of his life. Ministry is his first love. But did that call on his life demolish from his mind and his heart everything else that he loved? Not on your life. Not even close.

Thinking Out Loud

How can we obtain badly needed rest and sleep when mourning the death of a loved one? The shock of the death sends our bodies into overdrive. Our normal routines are changed. We stay up late, eat little or nothing, and often have to deal with a variety of emotions, especially depression.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, My name is Marie Thompson. I started working at Kemp’s Drug Store in February 1975. I started as a Soda Jerk. I served malts, shakes, coke floats, and served sandwiches to the Bristow School kids. Later in the years to come, I served coffee to senior citizens.

Challenges

Samantha loved watching her cats play. They ran with each other, and tackled each other, honing their skills. But Sadie seemed to always be set upon by both Lucy and Tom. Lucy was the “alpha” or oldest of the three. Tom was a male younger than Sadie and he was always pouncing and jumping on Sadie.

What Really Helps?

His uncle really didn’t do Joe any favors. Sure, he secured a very high-paying job for Joe. It paid him over $5K/week. Yes, per week! All Joe had to do was deal heroin for the Mexican Mafia. He didn’t have to kill anyone. There was another crew for that. Eventually, the law caught up to Joe.

Thoughts and Prayers...

Someone recently asked what about using the cliché "Our thoughts and prayers are with you." We say it because it's the right thing to say. Everyone accepts this condolence in good faith, right?