Category Archives: service

A Job Worth Doing

Posted on October 5, 2022 by glenn

I was encouraged recently after a church event when I saw one of our young mothers jump right in and help with the cleanup.  She had three small children of her own and no one would have thought less of … Continue reading →

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The Chinese Proverb

Posted on December 2, 2021 by glenn

If you have followed my writings any length of time, you surely know how much I like quotes and proverbs.  There is a Chinese proverb that says, “To know and not do is to not know.”  The saying is a … Continue reading →

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The Centurion

Posted on April 22, 2021 by glenn

Humility and compassion.  These are two attributes that seem to be sorely lacking in our society today.  There are exceptions but it seems to me pride and a lack of care and concern are traits among many.  Let us consider … 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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20/20 Vision

Posted on January 9, 2020 by glenn

I used to think 20/20 vision was perfect vision and one could not get any better than that.  Such is not the case.  20/20 vision is considered average or normal vision.  Someone with 20/20 vision is able to see from … Continue reading →

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Don’t Stop Here

Posted on November 1, 2018 by glenn

One of my favorite passages in the Bible is Matthew 5:16. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. I have written before about the effect of a … Continue reading →

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Faith Hope and Love

Posted on September 15, 2018 by glenn

I have a friend who has three daughters named Faith, Hope, and Love. Actually the 3rd one is named Charity which is the older rendering of the word love in Scripture. It is interesting to note how many times we … Continue reading →

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Mothers Serve

Posted on May 11, 2018 by glenn

Mothers are often in the background.  They rarely find their name in lights.  Yet their influence spans across generations.  The old adage “the hands that rock the cradle rule the world” is true. There are many mothers named in the … Continue reading →

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Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys

Posted on April 2, 2018 by glenn

My tendency is to try to fix everything.  I suppose that is a man’s way.  But sometimes I just need to stay out of the situation.  Sometimes it is none of my business. Sometimes it is not my circus.  Being … Continue reading →

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