Category Archives: opportunity

To Be or Not To Be

Posted on March 8, 2021 by glenn

The phrase is a familiar one.  It actually comes from Shakespeare’s Hamlet.  The lead character is considering life with its troubles and pain but acknowledges the alternative might be worse.  And so Prince Hamlet begins a lengthy speech with the … 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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Nautical Terms 2

Posted on February 10, 2021 by glenn

We are looking at a series of lessons from the Nautical Terms found in the Bible.  Today we will look at the book of James. The New Testament contains many references to water.  Jesus walked on the water.  He showed … Continue reading →

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Protective Wings

Posted on January 5, 2021 by glenn

The story has been told of the fire in Yellowstone that burned everything in its path.  The fire destroyed many creatures unable to escape the flames.  Afterward a firefighter, walking in the charred aftermath, spotted an eerie sight.  A bird … Continue reading →

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FEAR

Posted on December 4, 2020 by glenn

For the past few months we have been confronted by one concern after another.  Uncertainty, coupled with what we do know has been enough to cause everyone some level of anxiety.  I have always heard that we should hope for … 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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Man and Humility

Posted on June 19, 2020 by glenn

Proverbs 20:6             Most men will proclaim each his own goodness. Interesting the text says “most”.  Yes we live in a society of men who subscribe to the adage “He who tooteth not his own horn finds that it is … 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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In times like these…love

Posted on March 21, 2020 by glenn

Do you think I am safe in saying that we have never seen times quite like these?  Could you have imagined 6 weeks ago that we would essentially be quarantined in our homes, all nonessential work be suspended, church services … 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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