Category Archives: reflection

September 11

Posted on September 11, 2024 by glenn

Today is September 11. The numbers 911 were first used as an emergency call in 1968. The call was made in Haleyville, Alabama, near where I grew up. ATT adopted it as the universal emergency number the same year. On … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2023 by glenn

Happy New Year! Today marks the beginning of a new year.  I am not much on making New Year’s resolutions but it is a good time to reflect and plan.  Perhaps rededicating one’s self to the important things in life. … Continue reading →

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Remember

Posted on October 31, 2022 by glenn

Recently I visited the congregation where I was converted almost five decades ago.  The occasion was to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the congregation in that small town. As I sat there, so many memories came to mind.  I thought … Continue reading →

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I am a worm

Posted on July 15, 2022 by glenn

I remember as a child the lyrics of the old song, “Alas and did my Savior bleed” had a line that was particularly amusing.  The line, for such a worm as I, always caused a giggle. Now modern versions have … Continue reading →

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The Memorial

Posted on May 29, 2022 by glenn

As our nation observes this Memorial Day holiday, I am very appreciative of the freedom I have and I realize it came at a tremendous cost.  Many lives were lost on the battle field to secure and insure the continuation … Continue reading →

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Should it be “Good Thursday”?

Posted on April 15, 2022 by glenn

There are various accounts as to when the phrase “Good Friday” originated.  Of course, there is no debate as to what it represents, that is, the day Jesus Christ was crucified.  But just when it came to be known as … Continue reading →

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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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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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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 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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