Miscellany

The Lord has given many great and precious gifts for us to enjoy and share. One of the greatest of these is Christian friendship. Because we have a special bond, we listen and speak – we give and receive – … Continued

One day a biologist saw an ant carrying a long piece of straw which seemed too great a burden for the little insect. The ant came to a hole which it could not cross. After pausing for a moment, it … Continued

“There is but one way to bring up a child in the way he should go and that is to travel that same way yourself.” (Abraham Lincoln) The Bible also says that we are to bring them up in the … Continued

George Mueller used to say, “It is my first business every morning to make sure that my heart is happy in GOD.” And if you think George Mueller had no problems that made it hard for him to be happy, … Continued

We are living in uncertain times, but we, as children of God, are so blessed to know that He has a personal interest in us! He tells us in 1 Peter 5:7: “Casting all your care upon Him, for He … Continued

Faith is confidence or trust in a person, thing, or concept. In the context of religion, one can define faith as “belief in God in the doctrines or teachings of religion.” (Wikipedia) The Bible defines faith as “the substance of … Continued

We are challenged in Scripture to see the contrast between things that are going to make a difference in eternity and things of the world. Matthew 6:20 tells us to “lay up for yourselves treasures in Heaven…” I wonder how … Continued

“But God meant it unto good” Pastor preached recently about the life of Joseph – one of his favorite Bible accounts. Joseph’s dad, Jacob, had just died. The brethren that sold Joseph into slavery were afraid that he would take … Continued

In John 13:15, Jesus says He has given us an example to follow. That means we have a definite purpose for being here and to accomplish. This well-defined purpose or goal should imitate what Jesus was showing His disciples. We … Continued

The opportunity to give a Christmas card to fellow church members can be done with no expense. We usually ask a ten-cent per card donation to purchase gifts for our shut-ins, but this year the church will buy the shut-in … Continued