If you are watching the news this week, you are aware of the new war that has broken out between Israel and Iran. You are also aware of the upsurge in attacks against Ukraine, violence and murder against politicians, murder taking place in our own county, and disasters in various places around the world. It […]
Every one of us had a father. Some fathers were great, loved us and provided for us and treated us with tender respect. Other fathers weren’t so great, and the memory of them might actually sting. It is interesting that God has chosen to reveal Himself as “Father”. Jesus often called Him “My Father”. Jesus
John the Apostle recorded a discussion that took place between the chief priests and the Pharisees. They were concerned that Jesus was attracting too many followers, and would arouse the ‘interests’ of the Romans. What to do? Then Caiaphas, the high priest, spoke up. “You don’t know what you’re talking about! You don’t realize that
Those of us of a certain ‘vintage’ may remember these lyrics of a song by Paul Simon:“Slip slidin’ away, Slip slidin’ away, You know the nearer your destination, The more you’re slip slidin’ away.” The thought he was seeking to portray was that the nearer one gets to their destination, the easier it is to
Summer is coming! I do look forward to the slightly slower pace of life, enjoying the outdoors, battling weeds and mosquitos. Oops, I forgot about those things. Oh, well. Summer is coming, whether we anticipate it or not. Many people take vacations in the summer. Travel is great, and getting away from work and the