Positive Role Model

Positive Role Model

by | Jul 14, 2025

 I threatened Marilyn that the day I retired I would get a golden retriever (pictured in the pool with me and grandson Isaac).   It was a hollow threat because neither one of us wanted the dog hair in the house.  But today, I still want a golden.  Recently I...
Faith’s First Achievement Hebrews 11:1-3

Faith’s First Achievement Hebrews 11:1-3

by | Jul 14, 2025

First, because it is addressed first in the Bible’s famous faith chapter–Hebrews 11.  First, because it is indispensable.  Essential.   Foundational.  First, because everything that follows–Noah building ark (v. 7),...
The Maturing of Judah

The Maturing of Judah

by | Jun 12, 2025

 In Genesis 38, Judah, the third oldest son of Jacob, comes off as self-righteous and hypocritical.  But by the time we get to Genesis 44, Judah has matured.  He is self-sacrificing, putting concern for his father above his own freedom.  What a...
Caught

Caught

by | Jun 12, 2025

Two couples recently resigned from the Missions Team at our church. They have been pillars in the missions effort here.  The young pastor (40 or so), and his associate (55 about years-of-age) had to be feeling the pressure of still achieving as much, of...
Into The Unknown

Into The Unknown

by | May 31, 2025

The Astronaut Corps was formed to penetrate the unknown. Not knowing what to expect, doctors and psychologists determined to do everything possible to know their subjects, so as to give America the highest possible odds on bringing our men back from outer space alive....