Author Archives: glenn

Family Heritage

Posted on October 22, 2018 by glenn

If I were to mention the names Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, you might not immediately think family heritage. There is a strong case for that very thing. It can even be extended to Joseph’s sons Ephraim and Manasseh, and … Continue reading →

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Three Little Words

Posted on October 17, 2018 by glenn

As you read the title to the blog what three words come to mind? Most likely it is these three words, I love you. These are some of the most powerful words in our language. They carry enormous emotion. When … Continue reading →

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Stubby

Posted on September 21, 2018 by glenn

It wasn’t really his name but everyone called him Stubby. He was a fun-loving character. He loved life. He always had a smile. He made me feel important. He conveyed a genuine concern for me as a young man. He … Continue reading →

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Faith Hope and Love

Posted on September 15, 2018 by glenn

I have a friend who has three daughters named Faith, Hope, and Love. Actually the 3rd one is named Charity which is the older rendering of the word love in Scripture. It is interesting to note how many times we … Continue reading →

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He Calls Them by Name

Posted on August 29, 2018 by glenn

Isaiah 40:26 Lift up your eyes on high, and see who has created these things, who brings out their host by number; He calls them by name, by the greatness of His might and the strength of His power; Not … Continue reading →

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Frapping

Posted on August 11, 2018 by glenn

No, I’m not talking about going to the coffee shop to share a Frappuccino. The word frap is a nautical term meaning to bind something tightly or securely. To frap a sail is to secure it by binding it with … Continue reading →

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Haggling

Posted on July 20, 2018 by glenn

I used to love a good haggling session. Many years ago my Teresa would get so embarrassed that she would walk away and pretend to be looking at something else as I bargained back and forth over some item. Of … Continue reading →

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I’m in the Short Rows Now

Posted on July 6, 2018 by glenn

I’m in the short rows now. This will have meaning only to those who have grown up on a farm. As a young man my family had a small farm that produced much of the food we consumed year round. … Continue reading →

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10 Directives to Dads

Posted on June 14, 2018 by glenn

A study of the 6th chapter of Deuteronomy is a wonderful text for fathers.  The statements of “You shall” or “You shall not” comprise a list of 10 directives to Dads.  I have them marked in my Bible. You shall … Continue reading →

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The Most Feared Passages

Posted on June 4, 2018 by glenn

Fear.  The word evokes strong feelings.  Terror.  Horror. I recall as a young man going through a haunted house.  As we were going through the house I had 2 youngsters I didn’t even know wrapped tightly around my waist.  They … Continue reading →

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