Faith & Values
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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
Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:8 We all need to be closer to God. Yet, instead of intentionally … more

Have you ever had someone to make a promise to you and break it before the words are barely spoken? Get this one! Have you ever been told, “I’ll be there for you; I got your back,” only to find … more
Reading the Bible with me? Then grab your pen and journal as we begin our journey through the prophets. Isaiah’s ministry occurred at a time when both the northern kingdom of Israel and the … more
Those who read my last column may remember I wrote about Michael and Matthew Clark; two brothers with leukodystrophy, a fatal disease which reverses one’s men-tal and physical abilities. Today I … more
“Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. But if serving the LORD seems … more

There is a song entitled, “What have You done for the Lord Today?” that my mother would sing quite frequently after she preached, and as a solo in other areas of her ministry. I always loved to … more
Three things that God said to Moses in Leviticus that we should remember: 17:11. “For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the … more
Yahoo published a fascinating article in 2012 about two brothers living in England. In 2006, Michael and Matthew Clark were living normal lives. After serving in the Royal Air Force, Michael became a … more
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star … more

The year of 2023 is soon to be history, and 2024 is a mystery. Therefore, let the past be the past! Sometimes we hinder our blessings by looking back. You cannot move forward if your head is always … more
According to Spotify, while 75% of people enjoy Christmas music, 17% of Americans do not. However, I suspect some of those who are not fans may like the song, from the Charlie Brown Christmas Album: … more
So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was … more
Singing has always been one of my passions; I just don’t sing nearly as much as I did long time ago. There were two people who introduced me to one of the most beautiful and finest pieces of music … more

Each year thousands of people who are not typical ballet fans watch the Nutcracker, the most popular ballet in the US. It was first performed in 1892. Maria Tallchief’s performance in the role of … more
C.S. Lewis wrote these words: “The Son of God became a man to enable men to become the sons of God.” We are now in the season of Advent. Advent is defined as “the arrival of a notable person, … more
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.  An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were … more

The Christmas season is now in full swing, and many of us will be shopping for that extra special gift we want to give the ones whom we love, in hopes that they will have something to cherish for a … more
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