Share Cain’s Unrighteousness By David Underwood / a couple of years ago Land of Nod (East of Eden); “nowd” (Hebrew), to wander, exile, flee or disappear. Cain’s offering was rejected and his brother’s (Abel) was accepted before the Lord. Cain became “very wroth” and later slew his brother. And the Lord cursed Cain. It is said that Cain went out from the presence of the Lord and […]
Share If the River Leaves You, You Die By scott phillips / a couple of years ago If the river leaves you, you die. At one time, Rodney, Mississippi was the largest port between New Orleans and St. Louis. You would never know it today because there are only a few reminders of a past of greatness. It is actually called a “Ghost” town because it has been forgotten and left by […]
Share It’s Your Choice By Sheri Boulet / a couple of years ago Several years ago I was in a situation where someone I was very close to was constantly miserable. And in response to that, anytime I was around that person, guess what? I was miserable, too. I hate miserable!! Finally, in a fit of desperation, I confronted the person… “If this is the way you want […]
Share God Wants You To Love Yourself By Carol Clemans / a couple of years ago Did you know God wants you to love you? You might want to argue with me and say, “No, we are supposed to be humble. Loving yourself is selfish!” My response, “No it’s not!” Let’s see what God says to do. I remember Jesus was asked, “What is the greatest commandment?” He immediately responded, “Hear, […]
Share A Simple Question…No Simple Answer By Sheri Boulet / a couple of years ago Why? In my life I have heard the question so many times. “Just because” was usually the answer when I couldn’t come up with anything better when my children were small. I know, it wasn’t adequate for their young and curious minds, but at times that was the best I could come up with. Now […]
Share Going Along For The Ride By Sheri Boulet / a couple of years ago Going Along For The Ride One cool winter night, she packed up her dreams and headed out of the door, anticipating the adventures awaiting her in her freedom. For many hours she wandered, unsure exactly which direction to take to reach the place she wanted to be. She felt like she had spent her life […]
Share The Eye of the Beholder By Holly Settles / a couple of years ago Many years ago, I went through a personal battle of self-will and finding “my own way” in life. I was raised in church, but came to a point where I found myself in a state of rebellion and bitterness. I was an angry 18 year old girl, trying to figure out my place. I made […]
Share Temptation Ahead By Susan Niswonger / a couple of years ago It was one of those beautiful autumn days that you just have to take advantage of, especially if you live in Michigan. You can ignore the signs, pretend it won’t happen this year, continue wearing summery clothes and refuse to turn on the furnace until November, but deep down inside you know winter is on […]
Share When It’s Right to Suffer Wrong By Sheri Boulet / a couple of years ago When It’s Right to Suffer Wrong My Pastor preached a wonderful message from Psalm 69 titled “The Zeal of Thine House” from verse 9. It spoke right to me, as usual. I am afraid I have been *accused* of being over-zealous in my relationship with God. So, just to set the record straight… I am. […]
Share 2016 RESOLUTIONS By Susan Niswonger / a couple of years ago Yes, I stayed up last night to watch the ball drop in Times Square, welcome in the New Year and share the first kiss of 2016 with my sweetheart. This morning I awoke to the real start of the New Year. The time for excuses is over and the future is now! I have suddenly […]
