Category: Pastor’s Meditations

            Today is “Black Friday” in the United States. This day has nothing to do with race or discrimination; it is a financial term dealing with the bottom line. On Black Friday is when most businesses go from being “in the red” (losing money) to being in the black (making a…

            I just finished eating breakfast and let me tell you: It was delicious! Our breakfasts are normally eggs, bread and some type of coffee, but today’s meal was a feast. It was so good, that I wanted to keep eating.             I have a “normal” appetite for food. I eat…

            Europeans are different from Americans in many respects. They eat differently, dress differently and greet differently. While many Americans wave or shake hands, Europeans (England not included) are more into hugs and kisses.             The Italians, for example, are very effusive and passionate when they greet. Even the members…

              After celebrating this “Thanksgiving Time” we observe yearly in the U.S. I was pondering on another reason why we should be thankful: Sufficient Grace (generous benefit and or favor bestowed to someone who could never earn it).                I don’t deserve you…

The moment to give thanks is not a single day Hour by hour we sing your praises, Lord And we shall never stop to thank you and to pray Now and tomorrow and forevermore Kneeling we come today before your throne Satisfied with your love and your salvation Giving thanks to you with our songs…

            The Bible is the best loved and the most hated book in the world. It is loved by those who follow Christ and it is despised by those that live in sin.             Many have tried to destroy the Bible throughout history. The list of kingdoms and nations that have…

              I own a couple of used cars. One of them is really “used” as it has been driven close to 300,000 miles. My plan is to keep using it until it breaks the Odometer, breaks a mileage record or it breaks apart. I like to use things until…

              Last week a student in our school did the unthinkable:  He took his own life. This young man had been the target of ongoing abuse and one day decided that a bullet would end the bullying.                 Bullying is a big…

               A few days ago, I had a really weird experience: I was locked in in my own barn. I have been locked out my house several times before, but never locked in.               As a teacher, I have taken part of several “Lock…

              If I would ask what is celebrated on October 31, nine out of ten Christians would reply: “Halloween.” On this day death and the devil are celebrated worldwide and in the last few decades Christian churches have joined in this awful celebration.            …