I said in a previous Thought that my parents got a divorce on my 12th birthday. Linda read that and said, “Why didn’t they give some thought to the process and not let it happen on your birthday?”
That answer is revealed later. Continue reading
Religion
Which nature will be nurtured?
The innocence of children needs to be protected at all costs! Children need to be protected, not just from the sinful behavior of adults, but from that of other children.
I have always tried to watch my children very closely. I never let my guard down while in the mall or Wal-mart. I made sure they played in the yard.
However there are times when they were out of my sight playing with other children. This is where bad things can happen. Continue reading
I will never…
I’ve heard many use the word “never” over the years.
I’ll never leave this church. I’ll never stop loving you. I’ll never do that again.
The word “never” is one that should be reserved for only God to use because only He can truly keep a promise.
Even the apostle had problems with people leaving him. Continue reading
Speak Wisdom
Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed amazing miracles and signs among the people. But one day some men from the Synagogue of Freed Slaves, as it was called, started to debate with him. They were Jews from Cyrene, Alexandria, Cilicia, and the province of Asia. None of them could stand against the wisdom and the Spirit with which Stephen spoke. Acts 6:8-10 Continue reading
One nation under God!
The following quotes are from President Obama’s inaugural address.
- “That while freedom is a gift from God, it must be secured by his people here on earth.”
- “…she is equal not just in the eyes of God but also in our own.” Continue reading
Beauty for Ashes
I went to a gun show over the weekend, looking for a specific pistol or a concealed carry holster.
I did a sweep of the whole place, looking at guns mostly.
Then I came upon a vendor that was demonstrating a concealed holster. I liked the way it looked and its functionality. Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Lindz!
Linda and Lindsey in January 1983
We love Him because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19
Last night, while lying in bed, Linda and I began discussing the events of 30 years ago.
It was 1983 and about 2 o’clock in the morning she began to have some abdominal pains. They were intense enough to warrant waking me up. Continue reading
Do it without complaining.
But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. Acts 6:1
Have you heard people grumble and complain in your church?
I have! Continue reading
Good Fruit – Bad Fruit
Tricky, tricky, tricky!
It got me to thinking and I realized something about deception.
I was looking at a website the other day and began reading through their material; very well done – very convincing. Continue reading
Fear of the Lord!
But there was a certain man named Ananias who, with his wife, Sapphira, sold some property. He brought part of the money to the apostles, claiming it was the full amount. With his wife’s consent, he kept the rest. Continue reading
Morning Thought with Pastor Tim 