Dr. Will Durant, an American educator and philosopher who, with his wife, Ariel, wrote an 11-volume book, The Story of Civilization, was once asked to define happiness.  Before he came up with one, he had to look back on all the wrong places he went to search for happiness.  He admitted, �...

Many of you are familiar with the hymn, “God Will Take Care of You.”  It was written by Civilla Martin who was married to Walter.  One day Mr. Martin was to go out of town to preach.  Knowing that she was not feeling well, he thought of canceling the engagement.  It was, then, that their [&h...

In one of his books, John C. Maxwell, quotes the good advice given by his friend, Zig Ziglar, “You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.”  O how true! When we help others, we are helping ourselves. When we bless others, God will [&hell...

How much have I given? You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 I feel that we all want to see and experience God, but sometimes it may feel like we haven’t heard from God or sensed God for a long time. There are probably instances where […]...

There is no racial problem; there is only spiritual problem.  When I was interviewed for the recent article in the paper, that was the message I stressed and wished to convey.  If our hearts are filled with the love of God, there will be no room for hatred.  In the words of John Wesle...

First of all, sorry for the mess. Last Sunday we got the confirmation that the workers were able to start the work on Monday.  That’s the reason we could not notify you ahead of time.  So, please bear with us for another week; God’s willing the work will have completed by the end of th...

We know that increments of time such as days, months, and years are man-made.  A long time ago people went by the sun when they made plans or appointments, such as before and after sunrise or before and after sunset.  It goes without saying that a long time ago we would not be able to [&he...

Perhaps most of you have never heard of a town called Parachute.  It is a small town up in the Colorado’s Rocky.  Its population is only 1100.  I, too, had never heard of that town until my car broke down in Parachute about 40 years ago. I remember that I had to spend the night [&he...

Somebody just wrote me a letter to tell me how God had answered her prayer in a miraculous way.  You see, she and her parents used to live in a place where her mother worked. So, when her mother died from Covid a few months ago, she and her father had to move out. She, […]...

The other day Santy and I were able to reconnect with an old friend in ministry who is now retired.  During our conversation I had the chance to ask him, what his activities were.  He said he no longer preached and had no more pastoral duties, so most of the time he just stayed home [&hell...