Discouraged?

Have you ever been discouraged?
Perhaps you set a goal but didn’t meet it.
Maybe you think you deserved something that was given to someone else.
You try to lose weight but the pounds just don’t seem to fall off. Continue reading

The Repropate View Of “Under God”

Rom 1:28 says, even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting;
The word for a debased mind means “not standing the test, rejected, of a “reprobate mind,” a mind of which God cannot approve, Continue reading

It Says “UNDER GOD” So Say It!

Worldnetdaily.com has reported that NBC’s opening of the U.S. Open Golf Championship included two readings of the Pledge of Allegiance, but omitted the phrase “under God” both times. Continue reading

Common side effects are…

It seems that every drug on the market has some adverse side effects.
I was reading about Prednisone, which is a steroid that is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders. Continue reading

Man Of Integrity

Bob Evans July 27, 1935 - June 13, 2011

When I purchased a tractor a few years ago, I went to a local dealer, Bob Evans.
Bob passed away this week but he has a legacy that will live on.
I was told this by one of my church men, who was also in the market for a tractor. Continue reading

Praying Men – Modest Women

Dressing appropriately is an important part of Christian growth.
What one wears can determine how one is treated or thought of.
In addressing the church, the Apostle said that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel. 1 Tim 2:9 Continue reading

Appropriate Dress – Appropriate Thoughts

(Continued from yesterday)
I remember years ago a young Christian lady told me about her coed exercise class.
She told me what she wore, which wasn’t much.
I quoted the Timothy scripture and asked her was she worried about what kind of thoughts the men might be having.
She told me that was their problem – not hers! Continue reading

Put On Christ

Last Saturday, Linda and I worked the Texas Blueberry Festival with my coworkers.
We had a booth and gave away balloon animals and had attendees sign up for a giveaway.
The weather was hot and people dressed appropriately; lot’s of shorts, short sleeves, and less. Continue reading

You Can’t Walk By Faith If You’re Sitting

I like to take advantage of a situation.
For instance, if I find out someone doesn’t have a church home or is looking for one, I invite them to CrossRoads.
Jonah was sitting on an opportunity to disciple an entire city. Continue reading

My Next Marriage

John and Derotha Wise, Christmas 1969

My great-grandparents, John and Derotha Wise, were married for a long time. Papa could tell you to the minute how long.
When she passed away in the mid-70’s they had been married for 67 years, 7 months, and 21 days. Continue reading