DHD: Patriotism and other timely topics
Greetings! Happy Fourth of July! I’ve got a few Independence Day topics and a few other timely topics. Enjoy reading! Blackaby on Integrity In my daily devotional, Henry Blackaby gave me a powerful message on July 2. The devotional was titled “Integrity Upheld,” mentioning the verse Psalm 41:12, “You supported me because of my integrity and set me in your presence forever.” Blackaby’s message edified me, especially when it comes to my...
For the love of God: A desperate plea
God does not change (Mal. 3:6). He can be persuaded through the prayers of His righteous people to accomplish His purposes in a different way sometimes (James 5:16), but He does not change. God does everything for His glory, that He might receive the praise and recognition He deserves for being Who He is and doing what He has done (Isa. 42:8, Col. 1:16). God created and redeemed us for His glory (Isa. 43:7, 25). Our job is to give...
DHD: Six timely articles
Greetings! It’s another week, and soon June will be over. Isn’t that shocking? It recently dawned on me that we are in the middle of summer. It seems like a week ago we were trying to figure out how to handle the COVID-19 pandemic… oh wait—I meant the first time. Anyway, take care of yourself! As my dad used to say when it seemed like we were getting sick, “Do the right things.” Be conscientious of others as you go about your life...
BLOG: Plant More than Just Vegetable Seeds
In gardening, trial and error is to be expected. Each year, I try to plant a couple of new things just to see how they grow, what affects them and to taste their deliciousness. I’ve been gardening most of my life, but I continue to be amazed at how much there is to learn. I know a little but not a lot about ornamental plants. I know much more about edible plants and herbs. I also know that what the books and experts say will work for...
BLOG: Is 2020 America’s Babel?
2020 was the year. Because 2020 was a natural aim for renewed vision (20/20…get it?), many organizations and leaders placed great expectations on the dawn of the decade. As the time drew near, goals from personal success to organizational overhaul looked to the broadening 2020 horizon as the arrival of achievement, satisfaction and a charge toward new beginnings in a modern future. A prospect of promise, a forecast of hope and a...
BLOG: From College to Coffin… What will we do with the rest of our lives?
When we look at the history of the church, the position of youth minister is a relatively new slot on a church staff. After WWII, the influx of children (known as the Baby Boom) impacted the church in such a way that child care and youth ministries were developed to deal with the blessing of numbers. Programs and camps were developed to make the worship experience fun and something where they would want to bring their friends....
