Interesting Reads (plus)- 03/31/2023

Flag at half-staff – Per presidential proclamation, flags are to be flown at half-staff until (today) Friday, March 31, in memory of the victims of the shooting in Nashville, Tenn – When published, White House proclamations may be found at  https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/ Covenant School Victim Hailed as Hero for What She Did After First Shot Pro-lifers “simplistic” … More Interesting Reads (plus)- 03/31/2023

GTY – Blog Series

Standards for Shepards Series If you ask many “Christians” in churches across America today what are the standards for those who Shepherd you the answers will vary greatly. Yet the Bible is quite clear and without wiggle room on who church leaders must be and to what standard they must live. . Unwavering Biblical Conviction … More GTY – Blog Series

Why So Many Are Choosing Couches Over Pews

Today, the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns seems, at least to most of us, like an extended nightmare of yesterday. However, some of the ways that our lives changed have stuck with us. For example, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans working primarily from home has tripled since 2019. Many people will never go … More Why So Many Are Choosing Couches Over Pews

For Elders, Pastors, and those in Ministry…02/01/2023

Wise Pastors Understand Emotions I’ve lived and pastored near Detroit, Michigan for almost six years now. It’s a city that has rightly earned the moniker “The Motor City.” The automobile industry dominates our economy, and this goes well beyond the Big 3 automakers: Ford, GM, and Chrysler. Thousands of smaller companies supply the Big 3 … More For Elders, Pastors, and those in Ministry…02/01/2023

Pray for the Persecuted Church – January 2023

Prayer Focus Update is a monthly information bulletin with up-to-date news on the persecuted Church to help Christians pray for their suffering brothers and sisters. You can use this for prayer groups, your own information, and for inclusion in church magazines. It is available in various formats on the Barnabas Aid website or can be sent through … More Pray for the Persecuted Church – January 2023

Christmas 2022

Naida and I woke up to brisk 14* temps as we are visiting Amarillo, TX this Christmas. We wanted to thank all our followers and wish them and their families a very Merry Christmas and the Happiest and most profitable New Year. CHRIST IS THE REASON FOR EVERY SEASON Some Lite Reading 😊 Even in … More Christmas 2022

Can Scripture Be Trusted? | This Week at ICR #95

First Up: TREES AND LEAVES: CREATION KIDS ACTIVITY PAGE Trees and most plants use sunlight to make their own food in a process called photosynthesis. This word is the combination of “photo,” which means light, and “synthesis,” which means putting together. Since humans and many animals eat plants, photosynthesis is very important for life on Earth! … More Can Scripture Be Trusted? | This Week at ICR #95

VETERANS DAY 2022

Veterans Day is worth celebrating – READ MORE On Veterans Day, Reflect on Why America Is Worth Fighting For How This Air Force Veteran Gives Back to Fellow Veterans . *History of Veterans Day . *Veterans Day “In test & trial, we instinctively turn to God for courage”-Eisenhower – American Minute with Bill Federer . … More VETERANS DAY 2022