Author Archives: glenn

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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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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Should it be “Good Thursday”?

Posted on April 15, 2022 by glenn

There are various accounts as to when the phrase “Good Friday” originated.  Of course, there is no debate as to what it represents, that is, the day Jesus Christ was crucified.  But just when it came to be known as … Continue reading →

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