Where Is God?

John was devoted to God. He and his family attended all the worship and Bible classes that his church held. It wasn’t mandatory, but John wanted his wife and little girl to know and to love God at least as much as he did. John believed that God would protect him and his family in all things.

Precious Memories, Oh How They Linger…

If you were to ask someone what their best and worst memories are/were, most people could probably tell you, and in detail. Although we like to focus on the ones that are happy, fun, exciting, and loving, there may be others that we would like to forget, yet somehow can't.

“Renie’s First Motorcycle Wheelie

When Renie was a young teenager, she worshiped her older brother. Willing to do anything to get his attention, she would follow him around endlessly, much to his irritation. The year he moved away after graduating high school left her impatiently waiting for his infrequent visits back home.

The Inner Voice of Love!

Have you ever felt extremely sad, abandoned, unloved, and all of a sudden received an insight that gives you temporary relief from your anguish?

. . . from the Pastor’s Desk

Missionary and pastor Rev. Earl Lee wrote a short treatise called The Cycle of Victorious Living. The book is based on Psalm 37:1-8. He describes how we are called to not Fret or Worry, but rather, we are to COMMIT, TRUST, DELIGHT, and REST in the Lord.

. . . from the Pastor’s Desk

Psalm 56:3-4; 10-11 (NLT) “3. . . when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. 4I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?” “10I praise God for what he has promised; yes, I praise the Lord for what he has promised.

“Really Stepped In It This Time”

It was an absolutely beautiful brisk fall morning, and Sam just couldn’t resist making his trek to the downtown bank on foot, normally done by car.

Groundhog Day

In February I’m always interested in what the groundhog, or woodchuck, called Punxsutawney Phil has to say about the weather. Once a year, he lets us all know if there will be six more weeks of winter. This event, known as Groundhog Day, always reminds me of the movie with the same name.

What Would Jesus Ask You?

Jesus liked to ask questions of those who heard Him teach. One of those questions is found in Luke 6:46-49. Here Jesus speaks to His followers, but some have come just to hear what He has to say, not having a thought for changing their hearts or their lives.

Thinking Out Loud

In one way or another, everyone is bound to face grief. Anyone can lose someone near and dear like a relative, a close friend or a pet because death is a part of life. To better understand grief, one must look at it as a multifaceted response. It affects the emotions and all other areas as well.