One sunny afternoon, when I was a student pilot, I set off on a solo flight to an airport 140 miles due west. About a half hour into my flight, a check on maps revealed a disparity between where I… Continue reading

When it comes to way they dress, what they choose to eat and drink, or the kind of entertainment they seek – Christians often proclaim, “Well, I don’t care what anyone else thinks of me. I just try to please… Continue reading

My life is full of good things; love of friends and family, faith that secures my soul, health, peace, being a citizen in a land of plenty! In contrast to my life, millions of people on this planet, find that… Continue reading

Two weeks ago, one of our heating units in our preschool building quit. After a couple of service calls, the tech declared the unit beyond repair. Replacement was estimated to be about $13,000! Like most churches, we’re running lean these… Continue reading

Most Christians work hard at something they call ‘balance.’ They carefully prioritize life: God first, family second, church third, work fourth … and in so doing find themselves in an impossible snare of conflicting responsibilities or seriously deficient in one… Continue reading

Are you a Believer? To be a believer means that you have confidence in the truth or existence of something or someone. A mother of a 10 year old told me that her son is struggling with his belief in… Continue reading

Jennie Dickson was 102! She was one of the founding members of our church ‘way back in 1947, a long-time Sunday School teacher, and a good friend. Well into her 90’s, she drove her car down the mountain and to… Continue reading

What secures your faith? He’s not what, but Who. His name? Jesus Christ! What anchors your hope? I pray you’re not falling for silly superstitions for our hope in God is anchored in the the Word. George Barna, a researcher… Continue reading

Are you attempting live alone, trying to figure it out as you go, relying only on your own wit and wisdom? Have you cynically concluded, “nobody cares!”? Or, does pride keep you from seeking help or guidance? If I’m describing… Continue reading

I know hundreds of people, perhaps even thousands. I am rich in friends and acquaintances. Each one adds something to life, some unique gift and so I am thankful for all of them. But, there are just a few people… Continue reading