I have to admit that Hebrews is not my favorite book in the Bible to read. There is a lot of pretty heavy stuff in there. My mind tends to wander a bit as I try to concentrate on the words. And then there is chapter 11, called the Faith Hall of Fame by many. Throughout the chapter I […]Read Post ›
"One reason alcohol is addictive is that it doesn't quite work. It's difficult to get enough of something that almost works. It temporarily gave some relief so I chased it again and again, and it made me feel worse. For me alcohol had become a mirage. It wasn't the solution but I hoped it was […]Read Post ›
We are just coming to the end of a two-week vacation. This is not the best of times for me. As I get older I appreciate more the time off with which I am blessed. Going back to my “regular” life gets more difficult each year. Sometimes I have a tendency to forget the blessings […]Read Post ›
Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to talk to my son’s confirmation class about alcohol and drug abuse. A few seventh graders were also there. In a previous position I held, I gave presentations like this on a fairly regular basis. But it had been a while and I wondered, now more than a few 24 hours down the […]Read Post ›
Today is Easter. The message of Jesus’ resurrection is really not that difficult to understand. But it may be hard to believe if you do not know: You need a Savior because you fall short of perfection. Jesus came to live a perfect life for you and pay the penalty for all your sins. He […]Read Post ›
I have never watched an episode of SpongeBob SquarePants. In fact, whenever my grandchildren are watching cartoons and an episode of SpongeBob comes on they run to the television and say that I should change the channel. But I have learned one thing that was mentioned on the show. When I have a song that is […]Read Post ›
