Faith
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What do the following people have in common. The “Rock” Clearwater Florida Wayne Schmuck Having trouble with that last name? The answer is that they all lived up to their name. Wayne was … more
The beauty of God’s grandeur is ready to fall upon us as color galore will unfold in the coming weeks! Southeast Missouri has got to be one of the most beautiful locations in our country to … more
Jimmy Abbott was born September 19, 1967, without a right hand. When he started school his classmates teased him mercilessly. Despite his disability he developed a love for baseball. When he began … more
This Friday, September 29th, marks the feast of St. Michael and all angels. Amongst other things, it is a time when the church remembers and gives thanks to God for His ministering spirits. This is a … more
William Featherston was born in Montreal Canada in 1846. He would die there when he was only 26. His life did not capture the attention of others and little is known about him. He is thought to have … more
Marriage is hard work. When two sinners come together in matrimony, they bring their flaws with them. And when the initial romantic feelings die down, replaced by the tedium of daily life, the … more
Christian anthropologist Jim Denison says in his June 28, 2023, Daily Article, we need to ask why some stories are featured in the news while others are not; certain stories are reported while others … more
Our Lord Jesus Christ is the Living Word of God. Jesus says: “They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots” (John 19:24 KJV). A classic book of historical … more
God’s “ways” are not man’s “ways”. God says so Himself: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts; neither are your ways my ways…!” (Isaiah 55:8) … more
Recalculating: the process of regaining our footing when the unexpected comes. Some of the issues addressed have applied to certain individuals who read this blog.  Other times an individual … more
Five-year-old Beth Usher experienced up to 100 seizures every day. She often injured herself when she fell during one of her seizures. When her mother needed to shower or get dressed, she would prop … more
Like it or not, our summer is rapidly coming to a close. Hey, don’t blame the messenger, I’m just seeing it and feeling it myself when the days begin to get a bit shorter and the mornings … more
Far too often those who work behind the scenes are either ignored or viewed as less valuable than their upfront counterparts. This tendency was addressed by Sheridan Voysey in Our Daily Bread on July … more
A sower went out to sow his seed. Some fell on hard-packed pathways, and that was for the birds. Some fell in rocky soil, where the promise was exciting but in reality a dried-up disappointment. Some … more
As my wife and I approach the first birthday of our first grandchild I have been thinking about my first year as a grandparent. For at least two decades I have looked forward to grandchildren, … more
Most of you who read my weekly columns do not know that my friend David Shaw helps me edit each column you read. This week Dave sent me an email he received from a friend which contained a remarkable … more
Life can come at us hard. One moment, we are healthy. The next, we are seriously ill. One moment, we are on top of the world. The next, we’re searching our car seats for loose change. Whatever … more
I preached my first sermon over sixty years ago. During those years I have had the privilege of conducting many funerals. These funerals were for people of all ages. The circumstances leading to … more
Knowing the truth is very important. But there is a question that has been asked by many all down through the years. In John 18:38 we see when Jesus was taken to Pilate’s judgment hall that … more
In 1994, the FBI arrested Aldrich Ames for espionage. He was a CIA agent for 30 years; during nine of those he sold secrets to the Soviet Union. While pleased Ames was convicted, the agencies … more
This week our country celebrates its 247th birthday. While Americans enjoy the freedoms our constitution affords us, America has become an increasingly divided nation. Dr. Jim Denison, who writes a … more
Having observed yet another anniversary of our nation’s independence, it may benefit us to recall a rather obscure bit of our history. A glimpse back over two centuries may help us recover a … more
Yogi Berra, the famous manager of the New York Yankees, was also a homespun philosopher. Four years after he died in 2015, USA Today published a list of the 50 greatest Yogi Berra quotes. Some of my … more
I am writing today’s column the day after I had the honor of conducting my Uncle Ronny’s funeral. Many members of our family gathered to celebrate his life and grieve his death. Like all … more
Like many, I was blessed to be with my family on Memorial Day. As I talked with my mother about the holiday, she reminded me of a story I heard years ago from one of my favorite family members, Uncle … more
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