The article’s headline caught my eye. It simply said, “Veterans Day: The day when we salute back.” Today, November 11th, our nation honors those who have served in our armed forces. Front pages of newspapers run veteran-themed accounts. Internet pages provide a wealth of information on it. Television programming focuses on its stories. And there…
Each week I look for a short quote to put in our church bulletin. Sometimes the right one jumps out at me, and sometimes it’s a multiple choice problem. While recently looking for that “just right” quote, I came across one by A. W. Tozer that stopped me and made me think. So instead of…
I did everything by the book. Just like you’re supposed to. And everything seemed to be falling into place. You see, I enjoy the outdoors and deer hunting during this time of year, so that’s what I’m pulling from this week. The other evening I was there in the ground blind, just waiting for the…
“I’ll be glad when this election is over!” How many times have you heard (or said) that lately? I know I have. Maybe all the controversy that surrounds this election has worked on you, gotten you down. Maybe it’s not the election; it’s something else. Something a little closer to home. Health. Finances. Relationships. Perhaps…
It’s gotten pretty crazy, and it doesn’t appear to be changing direction any time soon. This election season has been something to see. Rudeness, disrespect, division, excuse-making and even some raw language, among other things. And by the way, I’m not talking about the candidates; that’s bad enough. I’m referring to those who name the…
It would be much easier if it weren’t for one word. That. One. Word. I’m talking about Paul’s exhortation to the church in Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord alway; and again I say, Rejoice.” The word “rejoice” here simply means to be “cheerful, calmly happy.” That’s fine, because rejoicing is much more enjoyable than…
It caught my attention and hasn’t let go yet. Just a little phrase, but huge in its impact. I was preparing for Thursday morning’s Men of the Word study from a book dealing with Psalm 23, and this week it was highlighting the last half of verse 3: “He leadeth me in the paths of…
Having a bad day? Maybe it’s not just a bad day; it’s another bad day in a long line of bad days. And even if today is going well so far, you never know what is around the corner, behind the next phone call, or waiting for you at home. Are you encouraged yet? I…
It’s been 15 years. 15 years since the event when, as many have said, “everything changed.” September 11, 2001. A business-as-usual day was shattered by sudden explosions, uncontrollable fires, frantic cries for help, last words with loved ones, falling bodies, collapsing towers, a burning Pentagon, and a debris-strewn crater in a Pennsylvania field. And 2,996…
Today’s weather forecast is what led me to today’s thoughts. Rain, rain, and more rain. So, I imagine you’ve heard the expression “saving for a rainy day,” haven’t you? The idea is to set aside some of your resources so they will be available when needed, especially in an emergency situation. I’m not exactly sure…