It was a desperate time for the city. An enemy army had surrounded it on all sides and no one in the city could leave.
At first, things were okay. They had plenty of food stored up and the water supply was abundant.
That all began to change as the weeks went by. Continue reading
Death
Truth gives life; rumors give death.
Last week I saw a Facebook status that brought me grief. It said that Paul Ffrench, class of ’76, had died.
Paul was one of my friends and it pained me greatly to know that this had happened, despite the fact that I have not seen Paul in 35 years. Continue reading
The REAL Walking Dead!
For the past few days I’ve been looking at the scripture pertaining to the resurrection of the dead in Christ and how the world may view this event as some zombie apocalypse or walking dead.
As a final thought I’d like to reveal there are already “walking dead” among us. Continue reading
The Bucket List
Bucket list: a list of things to do before you die, that is, kick the bucket.
Linda has one item on her bucket list – to swim with dolphins. She has wanted to that since she was a little girl, as far back as she can remember.
She will get to cross it off this Saturday! Continue reading
The Pure Bride?
Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it. James 4:17
A friend stopped by my office and shared a story.
Tom is very pro-life and by that I mean he is the type to actually stand on public access in front of an abortion clinic and pray.
While praying, he was approached by someone who is very, very pro-life; Continue reading
In the picture
I’ve been scanning and posting old photographs on Facebook.
One such photo is one of my dad, two of his sisters, and me.
There the four of us were; frozen in time.
Someone else may be living in the house; the walls may have been painted and maybe new appliances have been bought, Continue reading
Remembering
My dad died almost a year ago. Yesterday I received the news that the only surviving sibling, my Uncle Fridolph, passed away.
He was one of nine children born to Charlie and Victoria Swanson.
I can’t help but be a little saddened as this side of the family has dwindled down to “us” cousins! Continue reading
This one is for Katie!
Even a child is known by his deeds, whether what he does is pure and right. Prov 20:11
I want to take time to honor my friend.
Van Walker was one of my very best friends through high school. He was not an acquaintance – we hung together, ate lunch together, sat together; we were together on weekends, whether at the beach or camping on the Trinity River. Continue reading
Just Doing My Part
While watching the news there is a story of a car crash.
The car catches on fire and bystanders brave the heat and danger of explosion to free the occupant.
In the midst of disaster we see a great need and are willing to set aside any emotions and any safety for ourselves to do our part. Continue reading
Never a Lonely Christmas
This was the first Christmas eve and Christmas Day that I’ve spent away from Linda in 32 years.
It’s the first time we didn’t have all the kids at our house for Christmas dinner and opening of presents.
It’s the first time we didn’t watch a Christmas movie together while having hot chocolate or spiced tea and eating pumpkin pie. Continue reading
Morning Thought with Pastor Tim 