Let’s ‘fall on our knees’ this Christmas
COLLIN BREAUXAs a little girl, I spent delightful moments singing about the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. I gazed…
Read MoreDisagreeing without being disagreeable
Michael Brooks I was rendered speechless—highly unusual for a Baptist preacher. I was in college serving a church in the…
Read More‘O’ Little Town’
Caleb Duncan One of the most amazing Christmas hymns is “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” The lyrics are thoughtful, but…
Read MorePrepare to see ‘that’ family member this holiday
Sheryl Boldt You love your family. But truth be told, you’re just not excited about seeing one or two members…
Read MoreOur pastor drives a Ford
Michael J. Brooks He was at the time a stem-winding pulpiteer and a denominational leader. He told of an independent…
Read MoreThanksgiving continued…
Caleb Duncan One of my favorite movies is Robert Zemeckis’ 1985 sci-fi film “Back to the Future.” The film stars…
Read MoreWhen insecurities or ambitions sabotage our relationships
Sheryl Boldt Do you suffer from low self-esteem? Do you pine for the pat on the back from your boss…
Read MoreThe far country
Michael Brooks I took my trusty GPS with us on our trip to Denver last year, with a side trip…
Read MoreThe sin of self-pity
Caleb Duncan This past year, I’ve noticed several situations where I’ve said, ”Woe is me,” a little bit too much.…
Read MoreWhen you’d rather skip Christmas this year
Losing someone you love is incredibly hard. And now the holidays are upon you. That empty chair, with all its…
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