Agreement

Can two walk together, unless they are agreed? Amos 3:3
What do you believe the Bible says about losing your salvation, apathy, and backsliding?
Now those topics could spark some debates but I had a great conversation with someone the other day about those very topics. Continue reading

Deer season! Dear me!

I notice more people wearing camouflage the past few days and stocking up on snacks, drinks, and deer corn.
It can only indicate one thing; deer season is here again.
I have also witnessed many cases of beer being purchased by the same people. Continue reading

Your talent from God

Last week I wrote about Top Shot Season 3 winner Dustin Ellerman.
I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing him for the radio.
He is a super nice, humble guy.
Of course the subject of Top Shot came up and I asked him had he ever competed in any shooting contest. Continue reading

Giving to Others – Giving to God

Last night was the Community Impact Awards – honoring the most outstanding Business, Non-Profit, Philanthropist, and Volunteer from the area.
Let me share a bit about one recipient – Reverend Bettie Kennedy. Continue reading

Do you feel blank today?

In 1975, I accepted _____ as my _____.
You see, I believe that _____ died for my sin, is risen from the dead, and is sitting at the right hand of ______ the ______.
I asked ____ to forgive my sin. Continue reading

Dustin and Goliath

He was nobody special.
He had no formal weapons training.
He was from a small, obscure town in the countryside.
He worked for his father.
Yet he was able to conquer any fear and with confidence and a steady hand he brought down the giant. Continue reading

Lost the faith

For their heart was not steadfast with Him, nor were they faithful in His covenant. Ps 78:37
Have you noticed how many Jews are atheists?
Probably one of the most outspoken is Bill Maher; but many others atheistic/agnostic Jews include Continue reading

See and hear what God has to say!

Linda and I have just returned from a pastor appreciation weekend getaway with our friends Steve and Kathy.
Our destinations included Broken Bow, Oklahoma and Beaver Bend State Park; then it was over to Oden, Arkansas where we stayed in a cabin on the Ouachita River. Continue reading

An accident waiting to happen!

Last night we got a text that there was a wreck around Broaddus; it was a teacher, her teenage girl, and one of her teen friends.
I am thankful for text messaging, Facebook, cell phones and all, but you can really be kept on pins-and-needles while you wait for the response to your text, “Is everyone okay?” Continue reading

Hold on to His Hand!

He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD. Prov 18:22
My great grandparents, John and Dorothea Wise, were married for 68 years, 7 months, 21 days when she died in the early 1970’s.
I thought that was an amazing number of years to be together but the story I read yesterday really touched me. Continue reading