“Whenever anyone has offended me, I try to raise my soul so high that the offense cannot reach it” – Rene Descartes We live in an offended world. Offense is taken in small things and large things. Nonetheless, I am not just a youngster knocking the volatile tendency’s of others. It has always been this …
Advice my daddy always gave me with any major decision of my life was “did you count the cost?” As I have had many major life changes including moving and job changes, I have pondered the cost of it all both monetarily and figuratively. But most importantly, I reflect on counting cost spiritually as my …
We are constantly reminded of the violence, tragedy, and ugliness in today’s world; but we can still rejoice in the beauty of nature and give praise to God for all the beauty of His world that our five senses can freely enjoy. Maltbie D. Babcock (1858-1901) wrote, “This is my Father’s world,” and it is …
The writer of this beloved hymn hardly needs an introduction. Fanny Crosby whose actual name was Frances Jane van Alstyne born March 24, 1820, and wrote more than 8,000 hymns. She lived a fascinating 94 years of life, that would be well worth your time to read about. But we are focusing on one hymn …
Q. “What makes Jehovah Witnesses and Mormans ‘different’ than Christians?” A. Good question. I know many argue that Jehovah Witnesses and Mormons are Christians. But I can faithfully and confidently argue against this, for one reason, plus thousands more (although they are unnecessary in light of it being my one primary reason). They do not …
There is a beautiful quote by a little known word-smith named Eva K. Logue that states, A Christmas candle is a lovely thing; It makes no noise at all, But softly gives itself away; While quite unselfish, it grows small. This quote has a fascinating connection to the action taken by our Savior Jesus some …
Christmas. It is often recognized as a time to come together. A time for peace, harmony, unity, good will to men, and all of the many great things that are sung about from October to the beginning of January. How is it going? Think on it, answer to yourself. I ask that question for you …