Author Archives: glenn

Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2025 by glenn

Fall is my favorite season. We get a break from the heat of the southern summers, the fall foliage in nature is beautiful, and I enjoy the fall sports seasons. But my greatest joy in the fall is the holiday … Continue reading →

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Time and Times and Half a Time

Posted on September 12, 2025 by glenn

The expression above appears in the book of Daniel and the book of Revelation. Is there a connection? This writer believes that to be the case. So, what is the meaning of the expression? There are multiple expressions of time … Continue reading →

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September 11

Posted on September 11, 2024 by glenn

Today is September 11. The numbers 911 were first used as an emergency call in 1968. The call was made in Haleyville, Alabama, near where I grew up. ATT adopted it as the universal emergency number the same year. On … Continue reading →

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The Main Thing

Posted on March 1, 2024 by glenn

Life is busy.  It is so easy to get so caught up in the day-to-day affairs of life that we overlook the important things. Perhaps you have heard the following illustration.  A professor brought a jar into class into which … Continue reading →

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I Know How This Ends

Posted on January 22, 2023 by glenn

I am a fan of college football.  But for various reasons I tape the games and watch them later.  One reason is because I can enjoy the game much more if I know the outcome ahead of time. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2023 by glenn

Happy New Year! Today marks the beginning of a new year.  I am not much on making New Year’s resolutions but it is a good time to reflect and plan.  Perhaps rededicating one’s self to the important things in life. … Continue reading →

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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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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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I am a worm

Posted on July 15, 2022 by glenn

I remember as a child the lyrics of the old song, “Alas and did my Savior bleed” had a line that was particularly amusing.  The line, for such a worm as I, always caused a giggle. Now modern versions have … Continue reading →

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The Memorial

Posted on May 29, 2022 by glenn

As our nation observes this Memorial Day holiday, I am very appreciative of the freedom I have and I realize it came at a tremendous cost.  Many lives were lost on the battle field to secure and insure the continuation … Continue reading →

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