Our world is full of artificial things. Food is enhanced by artificial flavoring and color. Flowers are often composed of artificial things mixed in with the real deal and artificial things are counterfeit. To counterfeit something means to make it “with intent to defraud by passing the false as the true.” Likewise, counterfeit Christians are […]
A small boy is sent to bed by his father… [Five minutes later] “Da-ad…” “What?” “I’m thirsty. Can you bring me a drink of water?” “No. You had your chance. Lights out.” [Five minutes later] “Da-aaaad…” “WHAT?” “I’m THIRSTY…Can I have a drink of water??” “I told you NO! If you ask again I’ll have […]
Do you remember when you were a kid and you liked to play make believe and pretend? Kids love to dress up and pretend they’re a teacher, a soldier or a policeman. The sad fact of the matter is there are a lot of adults today who do the same thing every Sunday morning. They […]
There were many heroes who came out of World War II. Lieutenant Commander Butch O’Hare was one such man. He was a fighter pilot assigned to the aircraft carrier Lexington in the South Pacific. One day his squadron was sent on a mission. After he was airborne, he looked at his fuel gauge and realized […]
For weeks a six-year old little boy kept telling his first-grade teacher about the baby brother or sister that was expected at his house. One day the mother allowed the boy to feel the movements of the unborn child. The six-year old was noticeably impressed, but made no comment concerning the baby. In addition, he […]
Have you ever been on a long journey that was unorganized and full of twists, turns and obstacles? Maybe you considered that an adventure! I love a good adventure but you must be aware of the potential for disaster. It’s very easy to be led down the wrong path, and then before you know it, you […]
What a cold and messy few days we experienced last week. While being a guy that loves Spring, Summer, and Fall, I’ll be honest; I’m not a fan of Winter. I do love that God created our world with changing seasons, I just don’t like the mess that we are left with once the snow […]
Are you ready for Valentines Day? It’s a valid question, don’t you think? After all, it’s about love! And you know what, love is important! The Bible has a lot to say on this subject and tells us in, 1 John 3:18 “My children, our love should not be only words and talk. Our love […]
Wow, did you watch the Super Bowl Sunday afternoon? It was one of the greatest championship games I have seen in a long time! Finally, a king has been crowned in the NFL. Now, I’m not a New England Patriots fan but I give them props. Do you know why the Patriots won the game […]
Okay, I admit it; I’m a sucker for a good love story. But please don’t tell anyone, it’ll ruin my reputation. Just the other night I was watching a Hallmark movie called The Lost Valentine. It’s a story about a World War II love between Neil and Caroline. As he is leaving with the Navy on […]