Dear brothers and sisters, As I am sitting next to my window, I can’t believe how warm and nice today is. What a blessing it is to enjoy this kind of weather we have. But for the Samaritan woman that Jesus met at the well probably wasn’t too fond of the Mediterranean heat at high…
Dear friends, “For the Son of man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10 I would venture to say that most of you who receive this email would not put yourself in the category of being lost? But don’t be so sure! What do you think about when you…
Dear friends, I can almost guarantee you that your children and grandchildren can fill in the blank! Ok, maybe you can too and perhaps some of you have your tickets for Friday? People are standing in lines waiting to hand over their hard-earned cash! My body has never darkened the doors of a “Star Wars”…
Dear friends, I trust you had a blessed Thanksgiving – giving thanks! I can’t tell you the number of times I have heard a prayer at different meals with these words, “Lord, bless the hands that prepared this food.” I always try to thank Patty for every meal as her capable loving hands have blessed…
Dear friends, “Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus!” Thanksgiving isn’t a once-a-year celebration for anyone who calls themselves a disciple of the Lord Jesus. It should be a daily reality! I can almost hear someone somewhere saying, “Glen, you have no idea about what I…
Dear brothers and sisters, What do these sayings all have in common? Chop your own wood; it will warm you twice. Genius is ninety percent perspiration and ten percent inspiration. Give assistance not advice in a crisis. If you want something done right, do it yourself. Never put off until tomorrow what can be done…
Dear friends, “And the beast was seized, and with him the false prophet who performed the signs in his presence, by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image; these two were thrown alive into the lake of fire which burns with brimstone.” Rev. 19:20 What is the mark of the beast referred to several times in the book of Revelation? Many…
Dear friends, What’s your brand? Do you prefer Pete’s coffee over Starbucks? When people think about you, do they immediately think of certain qualities that make you distinctive? Do family members and friends know what they can count on from you? Does your reputation extend beyond those who know you personally? About 6 weeks ago…
Dearly beloved, Who are you hanging out with? Does it really matter? If you are a parent, are you at all concerned about your children’s friends? Years ago, I memorized this verse: “He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm” Proverbs 13:20 Wisdom in the Old…
Do you like a good mystery? Maybe you would prefer a nice romance novel instead? Mystery: Something not understood or beyond understanding A piece of fiction dealing usually with the solution of a mysterious crime A religious truth that one can know only by revelation like the Trinity Something profound, inexplicable, or secretive quality or character Romance:…