Author Archives: glenn

Right or Effective?

Posted on July 14, 2016 by glenn

We have a religious body in our community that is fairly new to this area.  Their facilities, in a prime location, look like a small community college campus. I recently heard the leader of this very popular growing religious group … Continue reading →

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To Make America Great Again…

Posted on July 1, 2016 by glenn

During the 1800’s, Alexis de Toqueville, a famous French political philosopher, visited our nation seeking to uncover the secret of our greatness. He traveled from town to town, asking questions and examining every facet of our society.  When he finished … Continue reading →

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Friends

Posted on June 22, 2016 by glenn

It’s ironic that we call it the social network.  Visit a person’s Facebook site and it is not unusual to see someone with over 1000 “friends”.  I wonder how many friends this person really has. The Discovery channel website makes … Continue reading →

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10 Rules for Fatherhood

Posted on June 15, 2016 by glenn

Father’s Day is the day set aside for celebrating our fathers and the influence of fathers in our society.  It is impossible to overestimate the importance of the father in the family.  With few exceptions, when father and mother are … Continue reading →

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Who can find a faithful man?

Posted on May 25, 2016 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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The Kidney Stone

Posted on April 21, 2016 by glenn

There is an interesting fraternity of sorts among some men.  Strangers who otherwise may never have met have an immediate connection when this subject comes up.  They instantly are bonded.  It is as though they are members of the same … Continue reading →

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Questions

Posted on April 11, 2016 by glenn

Did it ever occur to you that the first time in Scripture wherein we hear GOD and Christ speak, it is in the form of a question? In the Garden, GOD called out to Adam and asked, “Where are you?” … Continue reading →

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Will you scratch my back?

Posted on April 7, 2016 by glenn

The phrase “you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours” usually means I will do something for you and then you return the favor.  Man is not meant to live an isolated life on an island.  We have relationships with … Continue reading →

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Stages

Posted on March 24, 2016 by glenn

There is an interesting and yet disturbing section of scripture found in the book of Ezekiel.  Within a few chapters, GOD’S glory is depicted as departing from Israel.  And rather than it happening all at once it appears to happen … Continue reading →

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Open Mouth, Insert Foot

Posted on March 8, 2016 by glenn

Then Job answered the LORD and said: “Behold, I am vile; What shall I answer You? I lay my hand over my mouth. Once I have spoken, but I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further.” … Continue reading →

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