Category Archives: God

The Heart

I have oft heard the expression “Well GOD knows my heart.” The thought usually means that sincerity is the crux of salvation. That if one’s heart is sincere GOD will save that person. Another expression is “I know in my … Continue reading

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The Fear Factor

“Also they are afraid of height, and of terrors in the way;” This is found in the closing chapter of Ecclesiastes in a section of Scripture describing growing old. Verse 2 addresses the mental state, verses 3 and 4 are … Continue reading

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Concerns in these Anxious Times

Concerns in these Anxious Times Where are we headed? There are things that have happened in our country in the last few years that have caused us all a great deal of anxiety. I have prayed for many years for … Continue reading

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What is in a Name?

Is it just me or are there some unusual names today? I spent my first career in education and there were always names I could not begin to pronounce. I often wondered where those names came from. But there are … Continue reading

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The Pledge and the Prayer

I can’t remember every single high school teacher I had, most but not all. And I remember very few college professors. However, I remember vividly every single elementary teacher. They each just had such an impact on me. Butler, Richardson, … Continue reading

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An Old Blue Sign

I was fortunate as a child growing up in that I lived close to both sets of my grandparents. They were both within easy walking distance of my home. These two sets of grandparents were very different. I guess that … Continue reading

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Our Father

I have two sons and have treasured a father son relationship since I first became a father. I know the depth of love a father feels for his children. I know the lengths a father would go to assure the … Continue reading

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Good question

Being a fan of athletics, I normally like a good movie with an athletic theme. I think about Hoosiers as it reminds me of my high school basketball days in a small town. Who hasn’t watched the movie Rudy, the … Continue reading

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Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

GOD is omniscient – all knowing – Psalm 139:4 GOD is ubiquitous – all present – Psalm 139:7, 8 GOD is omnipotent – all powerful – Psalm 139:14, 15 Psalms 139 is credited as a Psalm of David. David praises … Continue reading

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