Author Archives: glenn

The Land of the Living

Posted on January 19, 2017 by glenn

A wise man once said, “We are not in the land of the living going to the land of the dying. We are in the land of the dying, trying to go to the land of the living.” As we … Continue reading →

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Happy Friday the 13th Triskaidekaphobia is a big word with a simple meaning. It is the morbid fear of the number 13. It comes from the Greek words tris (three), kai (and), and deka (ten), thus the meaning 13; and … Continue reading →

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The Hortatory Subjunctive

Posted on January 12, 2017 by glenn

Surely the title of today’s blog will cause some to read the devotional just for curiosity sake. My thoughts today actually are focused on the New Year and thinking about how to be better in the New Year. So what … Continue reading →

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Be Where Your Feet Are

Posted on January 2, 2017 by glenn

Sometimes a statement that seems simple can carry a great message when you think about it. “Be where your feet are” is a common saying of my favorite football coach. Of course, in his world of football, it means to … Continue reading →

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The E-Bible and Study

Posted on December 23, 2016 by glenn

The word study may conjure up negative feelings from our school days. We may recall pulling those all-nighters prepping for some big exam. We likely have had some kind of study beyond our school years. Whether it is work related or … Continue reading →

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The Hand

Posted on December 13, 2016 by glenn

Several years ago there was a popular song called “Daddy’s Hands.” The song was very touching and referred to the hands of a father that could be soft or hard depending on the circumstances. I recall a line in the … Continue reading →

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He Suffered Once

Posted on December 2, 2016 by glenn

We have all heard the expression, “No good deed goes unpunished.” Have you ever suffered because of a good deed? I can think back on my life and remember many times I suffered for doing wrong, for making a poor … Continue reading →

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Mama Nell

Posted on November 22, 2016 by glenn

I grew up in a small town. During my teen years my hometown may have best been known as the home of “Mama Nell.” Mama Nell lived about half way between my house and town. She was a fortune teller … Continue reading →

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October 31

Posted on October 30, 2016 by glenn

No, this article is not about Halloween. Rather, it is about an anniversary celebration of sorts. On this date 499 years ago something happened that forever changed the world of religion. Next year will be the 500th anniversary of the … Continue reading →

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Influence

Posted on October 12, 2016 by glenn

“Never listen to the voice of a man, who doesn’t listen to the voice of GOD” Currently there are some professional athletes who are protesting what they perceive as a social injustice by refusing to stand during the playing of … Continue reading →

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