Camping More Animal Lessons October 02, 2012 Our congregation had its annual campout last week, which is always a blessed time of extended fellowship, campfire stories and singing, and new memories. Though some cannot understand why you would leave the
discipline Math Pep Talk September 27, 2012 Just returned from giving a short math pep talk to an Algebra II class at the small academy that we run in our church. Our wonderful math teacher had expressed to me she
Colossian Hymn The Colossian "Hymn" September 25, 2012 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or
Funeral In Memory of Mark September 24, 2012 Last week I spoke at the funeral of Mark Emmerling. Several years ago, Mark had come to our congregation through our association with the Kokomo Rescue Mission and almost joined the church. Yet
Helen Keller The Miracle Worker September 19, 2012 The movie The Miracle Worker [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtfHGIVWpKA&feature=related] tells the story of Helen Keller. Born in Alabama in the 19th century, Helen was struck with a
Penny Thoughts September 18, 2012 What they do not tell you about quantitative easing is that it results in qualitative easing. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When late to church... ...the peace of Sabbath rest is far more elusive. ...normally kind parents put
Arab Spring Browse Worthy (9/14/2012) September 14, 2012 Nothing more wonderful than meditating on the only Redeemer of man, Christ Jesus the Lord. Sons of the Cross [http://heidelblog.net/2012/09/sons-of-the-cross/]- As the winds of the Arab Spring
Sowing and Reaping September 13, 2012 “'Behold, days are coming,” declares the LORD, "When the plowman will overtake the reaper And the treader of grapes him who sows seed; When the mountains will drip sweet wine And
9/11 A Greater Evil September 11, 2012 The calendar date alone haunts us because the numbers match what we dial in an emergency. Pictures of the horrific scenes draw out of our memories the fear and tears of that macabre
Church Planting A Voting Question September 04, 2012 During this election season, so often we ask or are asked the question, "Who are you going to vote for?" Yet is there not a more elementary question we should be
Reading Scripture Publicly August 30, 2012 One of the most underestimated and neglected portions of Christian worship services is the reading of God's Word. In many places it has simply been set aside, replaced with other activities
Plastic Bananas August 27, 2012 While preaching on the petition "Hallowed be Your name" last night by urging our congregation to pray for true conversions that would glorify the sovereign grace of God, I used the
Browse Worthy (8/21/2012) August 21, 2012 How about some well-written articles that remind us of the need to care for unborn children, orphaned kids, college students, and hurting wives? More Abortion Truth - Often mind-numbing statistics about abortion, such
College A Strange Grief August 20, 2012 Though I have been through it before, and it's coming was as sure as the seasons changing, I still was not able to fend off the sadness it brings. I'
Boudia The Faithfulness of a Disciple August 13, 2012 I = 10 + 30D Know what this old formula was once used for? A hint is to think of the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "faithful."
Lakeside Ruminations August 09, 2012 Since high school days I have been coming to Lake Michigan at my wife's parents' home (where I am now writing this) for vacations and getaways. As they are now
Impartiality Practicing While Preaching August 06, 2012 This past Lord's Day, I had to practice what I preached while I preached. How so? Lately I have been preaching each week on one of the eight qualities of heavenly
Computer Computer Screen Verses August 03, 2012 Pastors and elders, what about posting these verses above your computer screen to help with temptation? Then he said to me, “Son of man, have you seen what the elders of the house
Browse Worthy (8/2/2012) August 02, 2012 Creativity - Over at HeadHeartHand David Murray, whose eye-pleasing website displays well his and others' creativity, has been doing a series on this subject well worth meditating on. This post includes a
Prayer meeting Mentor Whispers July 31, 2012 Last week retired pastor Dr. Roy Blackwood, who has been a longtime mentor to me, and his family made yet more volumes of his library available. Knowing that many of my friends had
Lord's Prayer The Subject of Your Prayers July 30, 2012 I know this may sound like one of those cheesy ads on a website sidebar, or perhaps the trite fare so often offered in evangelical circles, but I do not know how else
Allergies Allergy Prescription from the Doctor July 25, 2012 One of the great soul ailments from which we all need to be cured is self-pity. How about I offer you a doctor’s prescription for it? In his homilies on Psalm 73
Summer Musings on Youth July 20, 2012 With spatters against roof and window beckoning us, our family was drawn last evening to sit on our front porch and watch together a soaking summer storm. Nothing like the drought here in
Anne Frank Jesus' Diary July 17, 2012 A diary, if shared, can open up for us the private thoughts and world of the author. Readers can feel as if they know the person and his or her time when they
Numbers 15 Of Sabbath Sticks & Stones July 05, 2012 Like traveling down a highway on a vacation trip only to come upon a grisly accident, reading through the Scriptures can have a jarring impact upon you at times. A short passage in
