Coping with a Child's Death

The death of a child is always an appalling affair. Its effect is often felt widely and can have an impact on so many people including the extended family, school friends, and their families, as well as the teachers and staff from their schools.

. . . from the Pastor’s Desk

God is a God of second chances! You can still influence your children and grandchildren to live for the Lord!

Feeling Trapped?

Your children are losing weight. Your spouse is getting weak and sickly. You are in a miserable job. You are feeling trapped. You are thinking, “Oh, what am I to do?” A friend tells you about a scheme to enter a nearby country illegally.

Curve-Balls of Life

For the past several years our family has gone through the most difficult “inning” (season) of fast balls, change ups and curve balls that we have ever experienced. We moved to a new town and launched a semi-retirement ministry. To simplify our lives, we tried to sell our condo in Tulsa.

“Concrete And Carefree Walkers Are Not Always Compatible”

A daily two-mile walk is an excellent thing for many of us. Nothing like fresh air, exercise, and an invigorating conversation with your walking buddy. Those four thousand + steps can clear your thinking, give you more energy, and actually change your mood for the better.

. . . from the Pastor’s Desk

Matthew 6:12, 14-15 (NLT): “12and forgive us our sins, AS we have forgiven those who sin against us.” 14“If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. 15But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.” “15But if {they} refuse to...

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...