A guest preacher was coming to preach at the church. Everyone was excited and couldn’t wait for the day to arrive. They had heard many great things about this…
Category: Pastor’s Meditations
“It is Better to Receive”
“ I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” (Acts 20:35) These words of Jesus spoken through the apostle Paul are faithful and true. This is God’s…
“Here in my Heart”
Here in my heart I feel so alone Guilt and fear are fighting for control I need a Savior that can save my soul I need a Healer that can make me whole Here in my heart I don’t have the strength To get up and fight again I want to run…
“Fear vs. Faith”
There are two opponents in the ring and they are engaged in a ferocious fight. In one corner, there is a large and formidable fighter. He…
Empty Room, Loud Noise
I noticed (or remembered) something recently: The emptier a room, the louder the noise. The simplest explanation for this is that furniture and other items in a room absorb the wave sounds and slow it down,…
“Good Failures”
The story of the apostles of Christ was filed with many and varied failures. They failed to understand the teachings of their Master (Luke 18:34); they also experienced failure at exorcising demons (Matthew 17:17-21). Furthermore the disciples failed to exercise humility (Mark 9:34) when they argued about…
“Valuable Criminals”
The movie “Catch Me If You Can” tells the story of Frank Abagnale, one of the most notorious criminals and “con men” in…
“Serious Fun”
As a teacher, I tend to be creative and I lean in the direction of having fun in the classroom. I have had to attend day-long conferences in the past that bored me to death and at those times, I remembered that my students have to endure that…every…
“Horrible Days”
One of the most famous children books of all times is entitled: “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” This book recounts the story of a “bad” day in the life of a young boy named Alexander. This boy was very pessimistic, because he…
“End Change”
I believe that all my grandchildren are beautiful and smart. As far as their behavior is concerned, I will withhold any comment at this time. One grandson in particular, is extremely bright, although at times he seems to be (or act) a little bit absent minded. …