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A couple had been married for 60 years, and throughout their life they had shared everything. They loved each other deeply. They did not keep secrets from one another, except for a small shoe box that was kept in the top shelf of her closet.  After they were married, she asked her husband not to look inside and never ask… Read more →

In 2013 a European horsemeat scandal broke, Great Britain’s Food Standards Agency closed a slaughterhouse and a processing plant after investigators found horse carcasses had been used to make beef burgers and kebabs. A month later, the parent company of IKEA which is a giant Swedish meat company was charged in another food labeling scandal as authorities said they had… Read more →

As we honor Mother’s and ladies in our life that made our priorities their priorities, I hope that we all appreciate the effects of a woman’s love and sacrifice. This kind of love and sacrifice is enjoyed by so many of us and this is a day we can say thank you! While a five-year old son was watching his… Read more →

Maria Brunner supported their three children by cleaning other people’s houses. Her husband was unemployed and managed to run up a number of unpaid tickets. The bill totaled nearly $5,000. Mr. Brunner kept the tickets a secret from his wife, but as the owner of the vehicle, she was responsible. Maria could not pay the fine, so unless they would… Read more →

Suppose that I was an amazing basketball player with blazing speed up and down the court, and I have a paralyzing first step to the basket. I can dribble between my legs and around my back. I even have a killer-crossover. I should be called “the ankle breaker.” I have unlimited range on my jump shot. I can hit three-pointers… Read more →

I’m very intrigued and motivated to start our new study of the letter Paul wrote to the church at Philippi.   You see, back when I was graduating from Seminary an advisor told me to look at Paul’s missionary journey and notice that he went into large populations to share the gospel and start ministries. He actually said that it could… Read more →

An article entitled, “How to Get Rid of a Pastor” was published a few years ago. The article started by asking, if you want to get rid of your pastor, then you’ll need to: Look the pastor straight in the eye while he’s preaching and say “Amen” every once-in-a-while, and he’ll preach himself to death. Pat him on the back… Read more →

Joanne Weil describes the time her young son asked what was the highest number she had ever counted to. She didn’t know, but she asked about his highest number. It was 5,372. “Oh,” she said. “Why did you stop there?” “Church was over,” he replied. (Mike and Amy Nappa, Bore No More! Group Publishing, p. 7; www.PreachingToday.com) We are ending… Read more →

Last week was a new normal with big changes not just in our town, state or country, but in the world.  Each day seems to bring more news and announcements affecting our everyday lives. For myself, each new piece of news directly effects our church.  Limit gatherings of 250….okay we are safe to assemble.  Limit gatherings to 50….I think we… Read more →

An elderly woman walked into a small rural church. A friendly usher greeted her at the door. “Where would you like to sit?” he asked. “The front row please,” she answered. “You really don’t want to do that,” the usher said. “The pastor is really boring.” “Do you happen to know who I am?” asked the woman. “No,” said the… Read more →