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Them’s fightin’ words

This morning I found myself in the book of Ephesians reading about the Armor of God and[…]

God is not happy about the Cucumber Patch

It’s odd the verses of scripture that sometimes catch my attention. On this cold winter morning where[…]

When Good Words Become Bad Words

One of the greatest regrets I have for the Christian population on earth is that we allowed[…]

Where’s Your Trust?

I heard it once said that “trust takes years to build, seconds to break and a life[…]

What Direction are you Going?

It’s a question I have to ask myself daily. Actually, multiple times a day, because every decision[…]

The Greatest Christmas Gift Ever

I find myself more often than I should scrolling videos, one after the other, on social media.[…]

Are You Living in Hope or Circumstance?

The Apostle Peter was known for his quick (sometimes without thought) actions, and most importantly his willingness[…]

The Election is Over… Now What?

America is still far, far from a perfect nation. But following the election, which found many of[…]

Some Scary Words from Sunday School Class

I love Bible conversations. And Sunday School class is the perfect time (if your church program is[…]

The Seducing of the American Church

Now that the election is over, perhaps my mind will settle down a little, probably very little,[…]

There’s a Difference Between Arrogance and Confidence in the Lord Jesus Christ

2 Corinthians 3:1 KJV[1] Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others,[…]

A Word for the Weary

This is a message to myself, but come along as I talk to God about my own[…]

How to Make God Happy

Philippians 2:1-7 KJVIf there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any[…]

But the tongue of the wise is health

In the land of social media the warriors are brave. There is no bloodshed, right? Everyone has[…]

Sounding the Alarm on What’s Happening in the World

In these strange political times, it’s hard not to think about the end of time as Jesus[…]

Great is the mystery, but sweet is the understanding 

I seen a meme this morning that used the gifts given to Jesus to make a “funny”,[…]

Don’t Get Wrapped Up in the World

I have met my fair share of people who are wrapped up in the notion, even if[…]

It’s Been a Rough Week – Let’s talk about anger

So I allowed a political figure to anger me to the point that my train derailed and[…]

Searching for Substance in a Silly Society

I am eternally grateful to be in a church that when I leave the building on Sundays[…]

Becoming a Good Creature of Habit

I am a creature of habit. And not always good ones either. I have a few good[…]

Prejudice, Persecution, and Profession of Christ

As a child growing up in the hills of Braxton County, West Virginia in a little community[…]

The Success of Silence

Jesus calls us to His rest, and meekness is His method. The meek man cares not at[…]

What’s in your suitcase?

Proverbs 18:24 KJVA man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that[…]

Do you have a Romans 16 Relationship with God & the Church?

David and I took a long awaited anniversary trip to the Ohio Amish country for a few[…]

The Land of Good Intentions

It’s where I live. It’s at the corner of Moral Highground and the Divided Highway. I’ve lived[…]

What if there was no place in your community that Satan felt comfortable?

There are days where I wish I had a pulpit that I could drag into the town[…]

The Un-Assembling of the Local Church

On my many adventures out and about County and State, I pass by little country churches (and[…]

One Foot In Both Worlds

Currently I’m studying through the book of Revelation. I think it’s appropriate for “such a time as[…]

It’s Hard to Tell Where that Crazy Thing Will Lead You!

Once again on Sunday morning I went to the altar. As I do most every Sunday service.[…]

Don’t Waste a Minute of Life

I heard the phrase “haste makes waste” my entire life, but I never gave it any thought[…]

Deception is All Around Us, Walk in Awareness

I will tell you without hesitation that I am a gullible soul. I love people. In general[…]

Cast Your Vote on the Side of God

Election Day 2024. Dates like this seem to be a decade away and then they’re here before[…]

How to Find Contentment

It was on the front of the church bulletin last week; those words from Paul stating that[…]

The Gate, The Trees and the House – What address do they lead to?

Sunday mornings are the most exciting day of my week. Going to church and studying the word[…]

Legalism, Liberalism and the Love of Jesus

In 26 years of salvation, I’ve been introduced to them all. Praise God for the latter that[…]

And She Still Messed Up!

Have you ever thought of God’s creation of mankind. When on the 6th day, after He had[…]

It could be a Wood Shed Kind of Day

I had a friend come to me in church on Wednesday night (yes, there is church on[…]

Keeping my life with Jesus in Balance

It’s a real life struggle to keep my heart and mind in check with my soul.  I[…]

How’s Your Light Shining?

Matthew 5:16 Let your lights shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your[…]

What Did You Think Was Going to Happen?

That’s the question that every American and especially every American Child of God should ask themselves. When[…]

The Wicked Can’t Steal what’s not on Earth!

My daughter calls me her “moral compass.” I am given that title not because I’m so good,[…]

Sometimes I’m a Real Piece of Work

Don’t ask me about mathematics, geography or science. None of which are my strong suits in life.[…]

Seeking Good in the Midst of the Very Bad Days

There’s a quote that people say when something bad happens in life, ~ “It left a bad[…]

Don’t ever take a man’s word for Truth

My heart breaks for a world around me that does not understand the love of Jesus Christ.[…]

BRAVERY IS JUST GOOD SENSE

In the foyer of First Baptist Church, the children’s Sunday School Class left a small basket of[…]

An Unlikely Heir of King Jesus

From the 2024 “New Year🦋New Joy” Womens Conference in Grantsville, West Virginia January 6, 2024 Can you[…]

He Took Care of Heaven, But You Need to Show Up

One thing I’ve learned about holidays is, heartache doesn’t take those days off. As a news publisher[…]

The One Thing

Since the beginning, when man fell in the garden, they fell because they were looking for that[…]

You’re A Part of Something Big!

In the beginning God created the Heaven and the earth. ~ Genesis 1:1 That’s all I needed[…]

Weird Dreams, Limousines and what it Means

I am a vivid dreamer; when I’m awake and when I’m asleep. But those that are dreamt[…]

The Inability To Keep My Mouth Shut

I’ve had the privilege of knowing some pretty wonderful leaders; but in my mind, those who have[…]

The Issues with Rabbit Holes

My life has been on hyperdrive lately. It’s been a great asset in keeping me distracted and[…]

Don’t Let the Heat of Life’s Battles Overwhelm You

Ephesians 6:16 KJVAbove all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all[…]

The Sun Both Hardens the Clay and Melts the Wax

What an interesting thought! It was mentioned in church on Wednesday night and I just couldn’t get[…]

Is this the Beginning of the End?

I remember as a young Christian, reading the Old Testament and thinking, “How could God destroy all[…]

Just Jesus

Just Jesus. That’s too short to be a headline. But I used it anyway as an illustration[…]

Today, You and I have an Appointment

“I have so many things I need to get done, Lord, Where do I start?” That was[…]

Life’s Not Perfect, But through Christ we are!

One thing for certain, when you come out of a time of mourning, the feeling is not[…]

Doubt Will Come — So Will Eternity

A few days ago I stood in the home of three young women who sat by the[…]

How to Pick Your Battles

Not the best of advice from a Christian blogger. Perhaps I should write about how to win[…]

Take Heed Lest Ye Fall

1 Corinthians 10:1-12 KJV Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all[…]

The Toll Life Takes

I didn’t realize the toll it would take on my life to get out of step with[…]

Asking the Question, Who Am I Lord?

I remember my early years in Calhoun County, at the tender age of 9ish, of God speaking[…]

Somebody’s got to be the Bad Guy

For almost 61 years I have been the type person that wanted to make people at the[…]

How to Know Jesus is Moving

I want to share with you the Word of the Lord that really encouraged me in the[…]

Let’s Talk about Church People

In twenty six years of salvation I’ve been in a variety of churches. I’ve been in many[…]

The Defensiveness of Offensiveness

Well, technically there’s not any defense of offense when Jesus said to turn the other cheek, right?[…]

Marching to the Beat of Your Own Drum

I was told once, and lived it out myself, that if I played guitar alone too often,[…]

For All that’s Wrong, There’s Plenty that’s Right

Have you ever been spiritually frustrated? Or should I ask “When’s the last time you were spiritually[…]

It Ain’t Easy Waiting on Jesus

Have you ever just looked to the sky and ask God “Why not now Lord? I’m ready,[…]

I’m Not Always Godly…

Truth of the matter is, we can all likely say the same, but the level of ungodliness[…]

Did You Know I Carry a Burden for You in my Heart?

It’s true. If you have ever read a post, met me, or have in any way been[…]

A New Level of Disrespect: How did we get here?

I am a people watcher. Not for the purpose of judging them, but to determine where we[…]

What Is It That Keeps Me Going for the Lord?

Am I blessing the Lord? That was the question to myself this morning. Should that not be[…]

The Church of the Frigidaire

Matthew 24:4-15 KJVSAnd Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. [5][…]

A Message from a Dirt Dog

I have to remind myself on a pretty regular basis that I’m a dirt dog. (Matthew 15:26-27).[…]

The Difference Between Earthly & Spiritual Wisdom, from a Mother’s Point of View

Luke 1:46-55 KJVSAnd Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, [47] And my spirit hath rejoiced[…]

Elementary Faith is in Living Color!

My thoughts this morning went back fifty plus years. To a singlewide trailer, first at Leatherbark, WV[…]

The Dumbing Down of Repentance

I always like to start a blog post like this with the definition of our discussion, in[…]

If We Believe it, Why is there no action on it ?

It was the topic of conversation at a family dinner yesterday that drew me to these verses.[…]

Why would you want to hang out with dead people?

I was shocked when he said it. I cannot point you to the YouTube video, I kind[…]

But What About Me?Where do I fit in the Gospel?

As I sat in the most frustrated state I have been in for a very long time[…]

What exactly Do I have Enough of?

That’s a question I ask myself almost daily. Do I have enough time. Probably not. Do I[…]

Even the Road to Glory has Pot Holes

I was brought up, one of five children. One of dozens and dozens of cousins. There was[…]

Praise God the Spirit Lives in Me!

When I say “I am of the opinion.” I most certainly have an opinion. A strong one.[…]

How Can People Know What to Believe?

Every day this world get’s more wicked and Christianity is a distant relic of what it once[…]

Things that Ruffle my Feathers

Are you like me, in that I heap condemnation upon myself, until I am buried under the[…]

The Chaos, Character and Chameleons of a Christian Walk

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the character of mankind. I’ve struggled with my own character[…]

I’d Not Last 20 Minutes Under the Dispensation of the Law

What are we hoping in today? Jeremiah has this conversation with the children of Israel in Jeremiah[…]

Bugs are Serious Business on Mind, Body and Soul

I’m not sure what kind of bug caught up with me, and with six grandchildren in school[…]

The Final Day of Court

For this week, the Jesus Chick has been the Ridgeview Publisher for a greater portion, spending 3[…]

God is Always Good, But Good is not Always God?

It began as a conversation in our Sunday School Class this week, and it’s been on my[…]

Why will the Church be Empty on Sunday Morning?

It’s a question I ask myself most every Sunday morning. As I pass by churches… in going[…]

EXPECTATION AND SANCTIFICATION OF A CHILD OF GOD

There is a consistent struggle in my life that I know I was cut from the cloth[…]

After a Great Storm, there is a Great Calm

I, like I’m sure many of you, feel that I’m either coming out of a storm or[…]

Life’s Hard, but the Soup is Good on Tuesday

Let’s put the rubber on the road and squeal the tires a little bit for the Lord[…]

What if we believed the Extreme Possibilities of God?

2 Chronicles 7:1-3 KJVSNow when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from[…]

What to do when there’s No Leadership, No Law, and No Limit to Evil

I detest being judged, and I struggle with the fear that I will place judgment on another.[…]

How to Find Hope in a Today’s Reality

I spend much of my day searching for news in an attempt to grow The Ridgeview News.[…]

When Life’s a Mess, break out the Mess Kit!

There are days I draw nigh to God, and there are days when I run as far[…]

Voters, What are you measuring your standards by?

What exactly are standards? Has Webster’s changed the definition on it like they have so many other[…]

I Didn’t know we had Icebergs in Grantsville

It’s been an enlightening few weeks as I try to navigate the waters of being a woman[…]

Riding the Struggle Bus to Meet the Political Train

Y’all know I ride the struggle bus to work every day. Even though I work from home.[…]

How Not to Grow Weary as a People Pleaser

I will confess that I am a people pleaser to a certain degree, in that I want[…]

Are You having a Profitable Day in the Lord?

Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 KJV[1] … To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose[…]

The Benefit Package of God is out of this World

What benefit is the world offering you today? That’s my question to myself. Perhaps it might be[…]

Know the end of your story

A trip to the grocery store makes me nauseous. Not only for my own finances, but to[…]

Do you every grow weary of the Noise?

Do you ever grow weary of noise? Oh my stars! I long for silence much of the[…]

Russia is not our issue tonight

I have not thought a great deal about the Russian and Ukrainian war. My mind has been[…]

Sometimes I’m a Little Much

I guess I surprised a few people at the Calhoun County Commission Meeting on Thursday evening when[…]

Things I hadn’t been Thinking About

Boy. Does life happen! Can I get a witness from anyone who has a life that spirals[…]

In Search of Good News

Yesterday I had had about as much bad news as I could stomach. On the national scene[…]

You Brought it On Yourself

That’s the words that have played out in my mind a thousand times. So much so that[…]

The Concerns of the Called of Christ

As a child of God, there is a question foremost in my mind, most of the time.[…]

Is God in to Aromatherapy?

A recent personal quest of my own to learn more about oils from a biblical perspective brought[…]

The Handwriting is on the Wall

Titus 1:1 KJVPaul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith[…]

Peter’s Zeal, Jabez’ Prayer, Shari’s Opinion

There is no question that I am a person of opinion. If you don’t believe it, ask[…]

Where are you?.

According to pewforum.org. a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends[…]

The Only Election that Matters

Although 2022 is an off season election, as my first year in the position of Publisher of[…]

Hindsight is 2021

No, the headline is not a typo. It’s a real truth from my perspective of last year.[…]

Unapologetic Child of God

The question arose yesterday morning during our Sunday School Class from teacher Donnie Pitts, “Why did the[…]

I’m Telling the Family Secret

I’m in awe every day that God does not strike a bolt from Heaven and say “Enough[…]

Don’t let Satan Hijack Christmas

Nobody knows the story of Christmas better than God, Who created Christmas. But high in the realm[…]

Stuff I have to remember not to forget

2 Peter 3:1 KJV [1] This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which[…]

What to Remember When Life is Harsh

Praise God! I’ve never professed to be perfect, else there would be so many disappointed people in[…]

The Greatest of All Influencer’s

If you were anywhere close Calhoun County, West Virginia this week, you witnessed multiple Christmas miracles all[…]

Folks like us in the Church

Since 2019 I have watched the decline of the church both locally and nationally and each Sunday[…]

The Truth About Titles

Perhaps it’s a known fact about me, or perhaps it’s little known, but truth none the less,[…]

Tough Times Don’t Take a Holiday

At three a.m. this morning I heard the tones drop for an ambulance at the home of[…]

How to avoid a perverse Gospel

Galatians 1:8-12 KJVS [8] But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto[…]

We can want it but we can’t will it

Would to God I had full understanding of all things in life. Why things happens and why[…]

God Said They’d be Days Like This

This is the third day in a row that I’ve woken up angry. Monday was as a[…]

The Greatest of Educators

I watched yesterday as someone touted their own greatness because of a college degree. I’m not making[…]

The Word of God is Finished, Not the Work

Titus 1:10-16 KJVS [10] For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of[…]

Are You Wearing Compassion

Philemon 1:1 KJVS [1] Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our[…]

I’ve been reading Israel’s Mail

Psalm 46, a Psalm I’ve heard quoted and one that I myself have quoted with little regard[…]

Sharing God’s Bounty

Here it is, 9:30 Tuesday morning and I’m just getting in tune with God. It’s not that[…]

Have you thanked your Pastor?

October is Pastor Appreciation month! Have you shown your Pastor the appreciation they deserve?There is so much[…]

Are You Laboring in Vain?

I am a lover of words. I love the fact that they can paint an image as[…]

Pardon Me While I Work Thru My Issues

I fear the concept of being the “bride” of Christ is lost on most of the church.[…]

You’re Not Alone

I had no sooner gotten into bed last night, when the lyrics to a song began to[…]

The Truth About You

My frustration mounts daily. Certainly with myself and also for my people. There are times that I[…]

Forever My Lydia

After fourteen hours of travel, as a very tired and weary traveler, I pulled onto the tree[…]

My Thoughts and Hope for America

It’s unbelievable that twenty years have passed since that horrible day that will forever live in the[…]

Jesus Knows Where You Are

Why is it that the children of God never learn? Again and again we go through life[…]

When Controversy Rears it’s Ugly Head

I am one who does shy away from unnecessary confrontation, (unnecessary is a relative term dependent on[…]

The Passion of Stupidity

1 Corinthians 15:32-43 KJVS [32] If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at[…]

The Church MIAs

Where are you? There are people on my heart daily. This morning as I made up the[…]

The Mathematic Equations of the Apostle Peter

Let me preface this by the statement, “I hate all things math.” It makes me feel less[…]

Holes in my Armor

Yesterday was the straw that broke the camels back. Another day of brain fog and frustration had[…]

Don’t Gamble with Eternity

David didn’t Gamble with the DayThere are some days where when I feel the favor of God[…]

I’m Not the Keeper of Your Life

Oh man! Do we live in a judgmental society. I had to use “oh man,” in the[…]

The Undeniable Untruth

I’m sure I’m dating myself with the image of soda pop bottles that I well remember saving[…]

A Question I Dare Not Ask

It’s on my mind most every single day. I’m not sure that it may not be a[…]

When God Cracks You Like an Egg

Tent meeting night number two, and the faucets inside my eyes refused to shut off. I truthfully[…]

God is still God

Scripture always catches my eye. But when it doesn’t sound right, it especially catches my eye and[…]

It’s Not Just a Problem with the World

There are times I read the word with such conviction of the heart. It pierces my soul[…]

The Song of 2021

As I searched the scripture for inspiration for the day, my mind was drawn to this past[…]

Prisoners of Hope

What better description can we find for the children of God today! While it is true that[…]

We’re making Satan’s Job Easy

If I have any advice for this day, for anyone, especially myself, it’s “Don’t take your vulnerability[…]

Why now for a Ladies Retreat?

Song of Songs 4:6 KJVS [6] Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, I will[…]

How to Shut up the Stupid People

An Independence Day Message Let’s be frank. There’s too many stupid people to shut them all up.[…]

Heaven is not a Pot Luck Dinner

What the Bible Doesn’t Say Be careful what you say to me, it may just be the[…]

Hearts in Hot Water

Why is it that every news report, countless daily conversations and many of the thoughts we have[…]

The Devil is Looking for Trouble

It usually takes multiple attacks, tears of frustration and self blame, nausea and a weakened spirit to[…]

The Day my Dad Danced

I love to hear the stories of my families faith. Some of it I grew up with,[…]

The Unintentional Faux Pas

I just went back and re-read yesterday’s Jesus Chick post. Oh. My. Stars. And. Garters! The grammatical[…]

How Many Ways to Worship?

I gotta tell ya… my ways really haven’t changed over my 25 years of salvation. But what[…]

A Letter to Frustrated Parents

What has happened to American Youth That is a question near and dear to my heart. I’ve[…]

For the Love of Pete!

One of my standard phrases when trying to express disbelief or surprise in something is “For the[…]

What Angels Desire to Know

My Minnesota friend, Darlene Quiring, posted a meme this morning with a list of random foods that[…]

How to find News that speaks Truth

This morning I sat at our kitchen table, frustrated with myself that for over an hour I[…]

End Times will come

The Israeli Air Force bombed Hamas’s underground tunnel network late Thursday night in the northern Gaza Strip[…]

Getting a Handle on Frustration

The level of frustration I have felt lately has been extreme. Liberal viewpoints abound, Corona numbers have[…]

Know ye not?

Gas shortages, Covid spikes, cyber attacks on the pipeline, it’s just another day in America. But these[…]

Unapologetically a Child of God

So you think me a fool. That’s okay. It seems that I’m in good company.  That was[…]

Enemies of the Cross

I am a woman of great compassion. I can be treated in the worst of ways and[…]

We Have Hope in the Desert

There are times that I have to take a break from all forms of media. It gets[…]

Positioning by God

Positioned for Purpose I knew a man of moderate wealth, not a millionaire but one of good[…]

The “Blinky” Milk Face of Religion

Trying to find volunteers for church positions is often like asking someone to volunteer to drink the[…]

How to Repair Your Life

Are you, or someone you know searching for answers in these troubled times for which we live?[…]

A Profitable Truth

I’m not so sure what the world believes anymore. There would have been a time that I[…]

What About the New Glory Days?

What is your fondest memory in church. George Barna, the sociologist of religion, notes that most people[…]

Are you ready for Christ’s Return?

It’s a question that has been heavy on my heart for the past few days as I[…]

The World’s Warped View of Christianity

Last night was communion at Victory Baptist Church and it’s been a long time since we gathered[…]

There is None Good but One

It’s incomprehensible that a crime this heinous could take place anywhere, but atop that is the reaction[…]

The Certainty of Salvation

I haven’t always had it. And Satan tries his very best to make me question it, but[…]

I’m a Gracist, Not a Racist

The title isn’t a Jesus Chick original thought, it came from the folks of Duck Dynasty who[…]

We need some Women on the Wall!

I love to read both the Old and the New Testaments of the word of God, but[…]

Stay in Your Lane

I guess every community has them; those power hungry people who want to prove their value by[…]

The First Cancel Culture Target

It’s Saturday morning, and I’m off to a slow start. I was sick much of the day[…]

Are You Ignoring the Jots and Tittles

There are days when I pay great attention to detail, to the point that I am one[…]

Children of the Day

It was a Facebook story that drew me into this scripture this morning and a version of[…]

The Woman Who Caused a War

In search of scripture this morning to encourage my heart, I ended up in the book of[…]

Don’t Run Over People with the Salvation Bus

Once upon a time, on a public school playground, there was a little boy who considered himself[…]

Who Can Stand?

I have a constant gnawing at my heart that the church should be far busier than we[…]

This is my Friend

As a Christian artist I’ve drawn my fair share of “images of Christ.” Clueless as to whether[…]

Fighting back against depression

Psalm 77 reads like the worst possible day, ending with the best possible circumstances. It was a[…]

A Gentle Reminder from Dad, a Stern Reminder from God

Self awareness is always a good trait to have in this sinful world. Else we’ll get too[…]

Distractions, threats and battles

And such is life. Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to visit many churches, and from[…]

How I Get My Fix

Again and again I write of missing my comrades in faith that have yet to return to[…]

Creative Armor

So yesterday (against my will, kinda kidding) I received the Covid Vaccine. When I say against my[…]

Don’t Live with Stolen Peace

“I’ve been reading in the book of Revelations a lot Shari.” That has been spoken to me[…]

Well, Now that you mention it

In the book of Luke, chapter 11, Jesus gives His disciples a sample prayer. Not the prayer[…]

The Mayhem, the Ministry & the Master

A January 7th, 2021 perspective. Woah Baby! What a ride we went on yesterday. Praise God for[…]

Take the High Road

I don’t know why anyone thought that 2021 was going to change the perspective of the world[…]

Are We a Peculiar Treasure?

It always amazes me when the Lord leads me where I didn’t expect to go, or He[…]

My 2021 Word of the Year

It’s unusual that I’m ahead of the game. But here it is, New Years Eve and I’m[…]

John the Baptist 2020?

Have you ever given much thought to John the Baptist? The man most Baptist churches wouldn’t even[…]

Whose Influence are we under

I wasn’t sure where my thoughts were going this morning when I began to read the scripture.[…]

It’s a Good Day for a Drink

Coffee of course… what were you thinking! One of my favorite drinks is definitely coffee, I can’t[…]

There is no stone in my hand

If you’ve been in the Bible anytime at all, you know her. If not, let me introduce[…]

My Christmas Wish

Today I’m expecting a rather large shipment of presents for my kids and grandkids. I have resorted[…]

Take a Stand

I have read and written from the book of Nehemiah multitudes of times. It’s a book of[…]

The 12 days of Christmas according to Psalm 62

I have a fluctuating heart. Spiritually speaking. It is calm… then it is not… it is angry…[…]

The Bread and Water’s Free

You don’t necessarily have to look at my waistline to see that I love bread, but it[…]

Varying Degrees of Light

Midweek services were last night which is my clothesline propping up point for the week. As I[…]

Using LinkedIn for B2B Marketing Success

LinkedIn has become a powerhouse for B2B marketing, offering companies a platform to network, build brand awareness,[…]

Thou Shalt Not and other Mandates

I worry about this social media, non socializing society. It’s much easier and justifiable to stay in[…]

Don’t Drive Your Stakes Too Deep

In a two story house, on small street in Windom, Minnesota, I met Butch and Pat Dunnick.[…]

That Ain’t None of My Business

It’s not spoken aloud, but I can almost guarantee it’s spoken in the minds of the church[…]

Judas and the Proverbial Straw

The story of Judas is one of the most, if not the most tragic of stories in[…]

What to Deny and What to Desire

We live in a society that has begun to accept hypocrisy as the social norm. Whether it’s[…]

Cancel Culture, Curmudgeons and the Cross

So let me just preface today’s post by offering up a few statistics in America.  The CDC[…]

A little encouragement for other humans

I wonder daily at what point God will tell Gabriel, “Gabe, That guy just got on my[…]

These are the days of our lives

As the world turns, these are the days of our lives. That’s what was running through my[…]

God’s will is easy…’til it’s not

If I ask you “is anything too hard for God?” There would no doubt be a resounding[…]

The First Mask Mandate

In seeking some comedic relief for my own sanity this morning in light of living in a[…]

The Day Religion played Politics

Last night was our Wednesday Night Bible Study at Victory Baptist Church and I dashed in the[…]

Hold on for the Good News

What if this were your last free Sunday to go to Church? That question puts Tuesday in[…]

The Profit and Loss of God’s People

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How to Deal with Mainstream Mayhem

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When Your Value Seems Less

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Just for the Joy of It!

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It Doesn’t Change the Book

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3 Things You Need Approved

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Honey in the Morning

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An Ocean of Truth

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Mind Your own Business

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The Struggle with Social Media

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