[Originally written June 2002] Nearly 25 summers ago my friend Randy and I went with his father to the lake to do some fishing and swimming. The swimming area was close to a boat dock where boats of all kinds were being set into the water. As we were swimming, a Catamaran sailboat was launched and the wind caught the sails and was headed directly toward us. The wind was high so … [Read more...] about Just Kidding!
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SUMMER TIME!
“Summer time, and the livin’ is easy” – lyrics of a song popular from years past. A break from school -- sleep late, vacation, relaxed days – ahh, it’s June! As you enjoy the days, let’s remember not to take a break from your commitment to God. There are things that we need to “run” from. Remember Titus 2:12? It says, “teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, … [Read more...] about SUMMER TIME!
The Gift of Friendship
[Originally from TFT, April 2002] Friendship is a priceless gift That cannot be bought or sold, But its value is far greater Than a mountain made of gold - For gold is cold and lifeless, It can neither see nor hear, And in the time of trouble It is powerless to cheer. It has no ears to listen, No heart to understand, It cannot bring you … [Read more...] about The Gift of Friendship
Ought Not So To Be
[Originally from TFT, April 2002] Do most people you know have a tendency to cuss? Does it bother you when they do it often around you? Well, it should, because it’s the wrong thing to do. According to James 3:10, “Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.” That means you should not cuss out one of God’s children then … [Read more...] about Ought Not So To Be
I Believe Because…Who Wrote the Bible?
[Originally from TFT, March 2002, edited] So, who wrote the bible? Satan? No, because it exposes him as he really is. Evil men? No, the Bible condemns evil men to a devil’s hell. Good, brilliant, uninspired men, with no authority? No, good men would not lie over 2000 times stating “Thus saith the Lord. . . ." LOGICALLY – The Bible is the inspired word of … [Read more...] about I Believe Because…Who Wrote the Bible?