Author Archives: glenn

Pharaoh or John

Posted on July 31, 2021 by glenn

Life has a way of softening us.  Life has a way of hardening us.  It can do either. The same sun that hardens the clay melts the wax. The warning is given numerous times in Scripture.  Do not harden your … Continue reading →

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Welcome Home

Posted on June 9, 2021 by glenn

Lift up you basement doors. We have often said how much of a refuge we consider our home to be.  Through the years at times our days have been very stressful.  But as we turn into the drive at home, … Continue reading →

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And IF he repents, forgive

Posted on May 18, 2021 by glenn

This question is sometimes asked.  If someone wrongs me and refuses to repent, am I required to forgive them? The passage below is referenced. Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him, and if he repents, … 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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Sufferings and Glory

Posted on April 10, 2021 by glenn

Psalm 22 is sometimes called the Psalm of the Cross.  Written by David about 1,000 years before the crucifixion and centuries before this means of execution was even known to man, it is a wonderful study in the contrast between … Continue reading →

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To Be or Not To Be

Posted on March 8, 2021 by glenn

The phrase is a familiar one.  It actually comes from Shakespeare’s Hamlet.  The lead character is considering life with its troubles and pain but acknowledges the alternative might be worse.  And so Prince Hamlet begins a lengthy speech with the … Continue reading →

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Adoption

Posted on February 14, 2021 by glenn

I never really gave much thought to couples when they adopted a child.  Oh sure, I thought it was a good thing but I just didn’t give it much thought.  I remember my high school English teacher and her husband … Continue reading →

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Nautical Terms 2

Posted on February 10, 2021 by glenn

We are looking at a series of lessons from the Nautical Terms found in the Bible.  Today we will look at the book of James. The New Testament contains many references to water.  Jesus walked on the water.  He showed … Continue reading →

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Nautical Terms

Posted on February 4, 2021 by glenn

In the times of the New Testament writings, many passages included a reference to water.  Jesus walked on the water.  He showed His power over nature when He spoke and calmed the stormy sea.  One of His appearances after the … Continue reading →

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Protective Wings

Posted on January 5, 2021 by glenn

The story has been told of the fire in Yellowstone that burned everything in its path.  The fire destroyed many creatures unable to escape the flames.  Afterward a firefighter, walking in the charred aftermath, spotted an eerie sight.  A bird … Continue reading →

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