Category Archives: family

Remember

Posted on October 31, 2022 by glenn

Recently I visited the congregation where I was converted almost five decades ago.  The occasion was to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the congregation in that small town. As I sat there, so many memories came to mind.  I thought … Continue reading →

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Is the United States GOD’S chosen nation today?

Posted on May 24, 2022 by glenn

To address the question above let’s consider what is in a name.  We will begin by visiting the Old Testament. The nation of Israel was GOD’S chosen people in the Old Testament.  With the name of Israel, this nation literally … Continue reading →

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Welcome Home

Posted on June 9, 2021 by glenn

Lift up you basement doors. We have often said how much of a refuge we consider our home to be.  Through the years at times our days have been very stressful.  But as we turn into the drive at home, … Continue reading →

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Adoption

Posted on February 14, 2021 by glenn

I never really gave much thought to couples when they adopted a child.  Oh sure, I thought it was a good thing but I just didn’t give it much thought.  I remember my high school English teacher and her husband … Continue reading →

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Man and His GOD

Posted on June 21, 2020 by glenn

Proverbs 20:24            A man’s steps are of the LORD In our quest to use Proverbs 20 to define the characteristics of a faithful man, we come to verse 24.  Indeed, without this one undergirding all the others, he has no … Continue reading →

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Man and His Lineage

Posted on June 20, 2020 by glenn

Proverbs 20:7  His children are blessed after him. A faithful man leaves a good name. Proverbs 22:1 – A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches Ecclesiastes 7:1 – A good name is better than precious ointment … Continue reading →

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A Man and His Work

Posted on June 17, 2020 by glenn

Contained within chapter 20 of the book of Proverbs are several characteristics of a faithful man.  One of these characteristics is that a man will work. The lazy man will not plow.   Prov 20:4 The Scriptures are filled with similar … Continue reading →

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A Man and His Emotions

Posted on June 16, 2020 by glenn

Prov 20:3         It is honorable for a man to stop striving, since any fool can start a quarrel. A faithful man can manage his emotions.  In the context we are talking specifically about anger, temper, etc.  I will admit that … Continue reading →

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Act Like Men

Posted on June 15, 2020 by glenn

I suppose our society is struggling with the idea of manhood now more than ever.  What is your definition of manliness?  What is your description of a real man?  Is it the idea of the Marlboro man of the cigarette … Continue reading →

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Heritage

Posted on March 18, 2020 by glenn

I remember when my boys were growing up I wanted to instill in them a sense of pride in family.  I’m not talking about a sinful pride rather a sense of belonging to something bigger than self.  But even more … Continue reading →

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