Good Bye 2020!!!

In just a very few days will be welcoming in a new year 2021. I would like to pause for a moment to look back and reflect on this year. This year was surely a year to remember. 2020 started out with a bang, In January, the economy, stock and investments and businesses were doing very well.  Then all of …

Christmas at the Gas Station…

This is an inspirational short story about an old man at a Gas station in the Christmas season. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.   Christmas at the Gas Station…. By Unknown author The old man sat in his gas station on a cold Christmas Eve. He hadn’t been anywhere in years since his wife had …

The Gift…

This is a short story about a very special Christmas Gift.  Thank you for sending it to me and I would like to share it with you. The Gift… by   author is unknown.   We were the only family with children in the restaurant. I sat Erik in a high chair and noticed everyone was quietly eating and talking. …

Cruising…

Today I would like to talk about cruising. One of the nicest vacations or get-away a person can have is going on a cruise. This experience provides everything for you. Your room, food and entertainment. And then they take you to great destinations.  Everything is on autopilot. Our churches have been our spiritual cruise ship for many years. It has …

Thanksgiving Day 2020

Happy Thanksgiving…. We all look forward to Thanksgiving and all the traditions. The Grand Meal with all the trimmings and Turkey as the star. Relaxing with family around the dinner table. Maybe watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade followed by a football game. Then there’s the leftovers… So good! This year, maybe start a new family Tradition. Take a moment and …

The Greatest Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is only about a week away.  I would like to share a short story sent to me written by Nancy B. Gibbs.  Enjoy! The Greatest Thanksgiving… By Nancy B. Gibbs    “Are you going grocery shopping today?” my husband, Roy asked when I picked up the telephone. “I plan to,” I answered. Thanksgiving was only a couple days away. …

Twins

The first time I heard this story was at a funeral many years ago.  I love its meaning.  I think we all are a little scared of the unknown.  Twins – A Parable is a great story that makes you think.  I hope you enjoy this Parable. Twins – Author Unknown Once upon a time, twin boys were conceived. Weeks …

Your Vote…

With voting started and we are less than two weeks away from the most important election in US history. I want to touch a little on the Parties platforms.  Please vote smart… vote for what they stand for and not the person.   Both Republican and Democratic parties are totally on different sides of the fence. As a Christian, we …

Dying in Faith…

We often talk about living for Christ.  Today let’s think about dying for Christ.  The way things are going in this country we might have to die for our beliefs.  Christians are being persecuted and dying in other countries around the world. And if we are not careful it could happen here.  Below is an article written by Brad Fenner …

Walking in step with God….

  As we welcome the month of October and nice cool fall weather, I would like to take a little time and talk about our walk with God. When we gave our lives to God, we found a partner in this life. We found someone to guide and lead us and help along the path of life. He also prepares …

Unexcited…

The Unexcited Christian Have you ever gone into a church and didn’t know if you were there for a funeral or for a service worshipping God? Today I would like to speak a little bit about excitement.  Unfortunately many churches today have lost the initial excitement of Christ.  Sometimes it looks like a bunch of zombies sitting in the pews.  …

The Centre Of The Bible. Inspirational Christian Story

The next time someone says they would like to find God’s perfect will for their lives and that they want to be in the center of His will, just send them to the center of His Word! The Centre Of The Bible. Inspirational Christian Story – Author Unknown Q: What is the shortest chapter in the Bible?A: Psalms 117 Q: …

Vote 2020

This Presidential Election is probably the most important election this country has ever had.  Both Republican and Democratic parties are totally on different sides of the fence.  As a Christian, we need to look at each parties platform and vote accordingly.  We need to forget about the person… and vote on the Christian principles found in the Bible. I have …

The Witness…

The Witness… Unknown Author The little boy put on his clothes for the cold and then told his father: “Ok dad I’m ready” His Dad, the pastor, said: “Ready for what?” “Dad, it’s time to go outside and distribute our flyers.” Dad replied: “Son, it’s very cold outside and it’s drizzling.” The child looked surprised at his father and said: …

Don’t Widen the Plate

Don’t Widen the Plate…. by coach John Scolinos In 1996, Coach Scolinos was 78 years old and five years retired from a college coaching career that began in 1948. He shuffled to the stage to an impressive standing ovation, wearing dark polyester pants, a light blue shirt, and a string around his neck from which home plate hung — a …

The Great Distractor

The Great Distractor In our world today there are a lot of distractions. It seems like any time we try to accomplish something we can get easily distracted. Unless you are very disciplined we can lose our focus. A distraction is simply defined as “a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else.” These distractions can cause …

Hatred…

Today I would like to talk a little bit about hatred. There is so much hatred in this country today… I feel there is more hatred than ever before. You just have to turn on the news to see it. There’s hatred towards our President, for police, for race, for freedom and this way of life. Let’s look a little …