“Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:6). “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under Heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). The railroad engine was massive, weighing […]
“A Matter of Three Perspectives!”
I have folks ask me, “With your heart being so very sick, how are you holding up?” I tell them “Honestly, spiritually and emotionally I really am doing very well. As for physically, I am a lot better than you would expect that I should be.” Some folks wonder if I am living in some […]
My Big Day on Jury Duty
“This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we are all witnesses. Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He hath shed forth this, which you now see and hear” (Acts 2:32-33). Have you ever served on jury duty? I was called […]
“KABOOM! The Night I Fell at Church”
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Psalm 119:105). Many years ago when I was the senior pastor of the First Baptist Church of Marilla, New York, I headed home after a late night of counseling and studying. I decided to take a shortcut home through the church […]
“Life is Hard! Seven Principles that I am Learning”
No one enjoys pain. No one enjoys hospitalization. No one enjoys the difficulties and hardships that come to each of us. We live in a broken world and painful experiences will eventually come to each of us. Don’t misunderstand me. There are many moments of joy and gladness in life. However! I want to share […]