Faith & Values
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“Once there was a great forest fire. All the animals fled to the edge of the forest and froze in fear not knowing what to do. They watched as the flames began destroying the beauty of their home. … more
Reading the Bible with me? Then grab your pen and journal and read Isaiah 61-63. I want to focus on the first few verses of chapter sixty-one. Verses one and two are the words the Lord Jesus read to … more
They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” He took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. … more

“An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots; each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always … more
Reading the Bible with me? Then grab your pen and journal and find the book of Isaiah, chapters 48-51. It amazes me, as I read this book, how many times God says “Listen to Me” or “Pay … more
If you are like me, you are getting used to using self-check-out lines when you shop. Stores which hire fewer cashiers force customers who want to finish their shopping quickly to use self-check … more
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 The Bible teaches us the good news that God has … more

So often, I see situations wherein some of us are misusing God’s grace, something we don’t even deserve, and it grieves my heart. Therefore, this is an opportune time for me to share this Word … more
Reading the Bible with me? Then grab your pen and journal and read Isaiah 43-45. The recurring theme in these three chapters is “Fear Not!” Fear is of the devil when it strikes at the heart of a … more
Sometimes a single word can bring a thousand memories to mind, words like: “Mom,” “Dad” or “Sweetheart.” Some names from the Bible are like that. Adam and Eve make us think of Paradise … more
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 Usually, at this time of year we consider what it … more

From a child, I have always heard this adage, “An idle mind is the devil’s workshop!” Of course, when I heard it over and over as a child, I did not know exactly what it meant. In later years, … more
My friend, Bob Johnston, was pastor of the First Baptist Church of Rolla for over 30 years. He recently retired, but since then has been writing a regular blog. I always find what he writes very … more
It (love) always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:7-8a Some of this life’s greatest hurts are the result of a love that didn’t … more
According to Biography.com, Corrie ten Boom, was born in Haarlem, Netherlands, in 1892, and grew up in a devoutly religious family. During World War II, she and her family harbored hundreds of Jews … more

Reading the Bible with me? Then grab your pen and journal and read Isaiah 29. If you see the word Ariel in verse one, it sounds like a Hebrew term meaning altar or hearth. Jerusalem was certainly … more
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 1 Corinthians 13:6 Right now, our world has some strange ideas about what love is and what love is not. Maybe we are having a difficult … more
“A group of fleas are placed in a jar with a lid on it. The fleas initially try to jump out of the jar, but they keep hitting their heads on the lid. Eventually, the fleas stop jumping as high and … more
Reading the Bible with me? Then grab our pen and journal and read Isaiah 13-15. We will focus on Isaiah 14:13-16. Many think these verses recount the archangel Lucifer’s fall from heaven. Jewish … more

“What in the world were you thinking, Kenneth Ray… The very idea! What are people going to think when they hear you singing about your mother leaving her family to run off to some bar… And how … more
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