If you know me, you probably know that some of my personal interests are pocket knives, pens, and watches. These are all areas that I find enjoyable, and I try to gather a few of the ones I like into my collection. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Dryden Watch Co.”] Watches are a relatively recent fascination for me….
Epiphanies In The Psalms
Have you ever had an epiphany when reading the Bible? One of those moments when something becomes so suddenly clear that it almost catches you by surprise? That happens to me occasionally, and it’s always an exciting moment for me. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Epiphanies In The Psalms”] First of all, let’s define the word “epiphany.” According…
Gardens, Weeds And Lawn Mowing
Our church took a bunch of guys on a Men’s Retreat a couple of months ago to Discovery Ministries, near Eminence, Missouri. While we were there, I slipped and fell, and cracked a bone in my elbow. The recovery has been teaching me some important lessons. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Lawn Mowing”] I really don’t have a…
Memorize Scripture: Psalm 119:121-124
This passage begins the the third stanza in a trio that focuses upon walking in God’s Word. The writer’s main thrust in this stanza however, is keeping our focus upon God intently at all times. We will look at the first half, which you can find in Psalm 119:121-124: [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Psalm 119:121-124″] Because of…
The Continuing Impact Of Short Term Mission Trips
One of my favorite places on this earth is the White Mountains of Arizona. It’s arid. It’s dry. But it’s beautiful, because of both the scenery and the people who live there. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Arizona Sunset”] For almost two decades, I have been connected with a ministry that exists in that area of Arizona. That…
Coffee Break – 06.10.2019
Time for a Coffee Break! Enjoy this selection of interesting posts and articles from around the web that I found intriguing! On this day in history: In 1692, in Salem Village in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Bridget Bishop, the first colonist to be tried in the Salem witch trials, is hanged after being found guilty…