Category Archives: faith

To Be or Not to Be 2.0

Posted on November 16, 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 acknowledging the alternative might be worse.  And so Prince Hamlet begins a lengthy speech with the … Continue reading →

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Whiff

Posted on October 22, 2021 by glenn

A memory shared by many is that of a child picking a dandelion and blowing the gray fluffy seeds into the wind.  With a single breath all the seeds are scattered.  The stem is left barren as though the seeds … 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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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

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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The Ark and the Richter Scale

Posted on December 30, 2020 by glenn

And when the ark of the covenant of the LORD came into the camp, all Israel shouted so loudly that the earth shook.                                    1 Samuel 4:5 The Ark of the Covenant was symbolic of the LORD’S presence with the people.  It contained the … Continue reading →

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Man and His GOD

Posted on June 21, 2020 by glenn

Proverbs 20:24            A man’s steps are of the LORD In our quest to use Proverbs 20 to define the characteristics of a faithful man, we come to verse 24.  Indeed, without this one undergirding all the others, he has no … Continue reading →

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Man and Wisdom

Posted on June 18, 2020 by glenn

One of the characteristics of a faithful man is wisdom. Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water.   But a man of understanding will draw it out.   Prov 20:5 The NLT translation renders the passage, “Though good advice … Continue reading →

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