Faith

Body OBEDIENT FAITH Have you ever read 2 Corinthians 5:5-10? “Now He who prepared us for this very purpose is God, who gave to us the Spirit as a pledge.

Body Looking Beyond Death The Bible encourages us to look beyond death. “For we know that if the earthly tent which is our house is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

Body It happened in my hometown of Center, Texas in 1939. I was six years old and had just enrolled in Miss Stanley’s First Grade Class. Mother asked me to go downtown (all by myself) to “ask for our mail” at the Post Office and to buy her a can of baking powder.

Body The lady on the radio said that it would appear about thirty minutes after sundown. She was very enthused about it. I wanted to see this phenomenon, myself. I walked down the doorsteps and out onto the sidewalk. But, there was no star anywhere. That is except the evening star.

Body NO REJOICING BEFORE BAPTISM The moment that we realize that our past sins have been forgiven and that we are now a child of God, it is a joyous moment.

Body For several mornings, I have been spending time on my front porch. I have had a bout with my allergies and so haven’t felt like doing a lot of chores. Normally, I am very conscious of the value of time. Therefore, each day, I feel like I have to accomplish a few things.

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Body “Inasmuch as you did it to the least of these my brothers, little ones, you did it to me” Matt. 25:35 Deacon Jones was the most consistent and dependable deacon in my West Texas pastorate.

Body When we were married in 1958 Clara knew nothing about cooking. Since I knew a lot about eating she made it her mission to learn all about preparing food fit for a king. I knew she must have thought of me as a king because she was always presenting me with burnt offerings.

Body Thanksgiving is much more than a big meal with family and friends. It's a time to reflect on, and be thankful for, all of the good things you have. It's important to be grateful, not just on Thanksgiving, but each and every day.