Auctioned off cheap! The mini-farm was lined with farmers and other buyers huddled around stuff, dressed in winter clothing with heavy coats, boots, gloves and hats. The excitement of the pending estate sale, examining the wares of a deceased owner was all the buzz in the cold winter air. What does the whole of your …
Ever see a clean floor and wonder what it takes to get that shine? The truth is there is much labor in having a floor that is clean and the advantage is that it can keep people safe from slipping. After fifteen or so man hours of stripping wax, scrubbing spots, rinsing, sealing and waxing …
“EveryDrop” because of One This may not sound very “spiritual” but I really don’t like the “hold” time and accompanying music that corporations use to put me at bay. You know what I mean? You call a company (and the Lord knows I have called more companies this year than any American should have to …
The value of the “The thank you card” An important part of prayer is thankfulness, but you know that, don’t you? A simple card that came to the church reminded me of the joy gratefulness gives. It was from one of our missionaries, they have been so faithful and our church gave a gift to …
Staying in Love takes work! Have you ever felt like me? Trying not to step in a minefield as you are talking with couples who have lost their way in their marriage and relationship? This event scheduled will help in giving and taking counsel, no matter how long you have been a couple! Some things …
“Rough patch in life” The needs of people cannot always be scheduled into a neat convenient schedule, can it now? In the past few days I’ve experienced calls from people, visits from people who are in a bad way, and want help right away. Now, I know that their lack of preparation, their lack of …
You have read it before, God is so faithful that He keeps everything: our salvation, our hopes, our forgiveness, our future. Now it is a great opportunity to trust Him for the leading of the Holy Spirit in 2016: there is someone who needs you to listen to them, to pray for them, to be …
The Baptism water is “Hot”! The 2015 Christmas Eve service at the church was filled with special events, even hot water in the baptism tank. The six pm service started with prayer in the congregation (consisting of members and many visitors) and candles flickered throughout the auditorium. The Carols were sung and an offering …
A Stranger Ate My Bacon ON Christmas Morning On Christmas Morning, at 9:45 AM my sweet wife and I were enjoying some homemade pancakes, scrambled eggs and thick cut bacon. I had purchased two (one for us to enjoy and one to give away as a gift) complete pancake mixes from a bakery with stone …
Why we still use Gospel tracts… Salvation is in the Lord! God still wants to save sinners. The Gospel tract has been distributed broadly, with hopes that God would use it for His glory. One gentlemen told me on Sunday evening, that his friend was passing away and that God led him to read …