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Death is the common denominator for all mankind

I attended another funeral this week of another cousin. All my aunts and uncles have passed on and the cousins are dropping out like flies. In spite of all the advances medical science has made in the...

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Death is the common denominator for all mankind

I attended another funeral this week of another cousin. All my aunts and uncles have passed on and the cousins are dropping out like flies. In spite of all the advances medical science has made in the...

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The Casey Anthony trial reflects our public discourse

I have some balance problems due to nerve damage prior to my back surgery. The result is I have little feeling in most of my left leg. Consequently, sometimes I stagger like a drunk depending on how...

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What will our children inherit?

Teacher: Jeky, why is it you don’t understand English? Jeky: Teacher, it just goes in both ears and out the other. Teacher: What do mean, it goes in both ears and out the other, you only got two ears....

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He who will not work shall not eat

Last week I had some unwelcome guests trespass on my property. Not only were they trespassing, they also stole over 12 dozen ears of sweet corn. I am going to set up a border fence this week and charge...

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Stay away from skunks; they smell

Two weeks ago I had some raccoons trespassing in my garden and stealing my sweet corn. The next planting is now about ready to harvest. I am determined to guard my borders and not let the thieves get...

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We do not always reap what we sow

I went and got a “jelly” shot made from rooster combs in my left knee today. It is supposed to help relieve the pain caused by arthritis in the joint. I hope that shot gives me something to crow about....

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Don’t worry what men think; Worry about what God sees

The 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 is coming up on us. To remember and learn from that awful tragedy Maranatha Community fellowship is going to be simulcasting an event led by Anne Graham Lotz and Joel...

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The blood of Christ can remove the stench of sin

I thank you all for your tips in getting rid of the awful skunk smell left behind where I cremated a dead skunk. I had put it on top of some brambles we trimmed from our trees, soaked it in flammable...

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God’s Labor Day: He will honor all his workers

We have just come through a holiday honoring our laboring men and women. Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if nobody worked? We all enjoy so many blessings from the labors of others....

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When God speaks is anyone listening?

We remember 9/11 was the theme of the past week. Watching the replays of all the scenes connected with that tragic day led me to do some reflection of my own regarding the tragedy and what followed. As...

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Good night dear friend: I will see you in the morning

On Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, a very good friend of mine, Faunty Heflins, left me behind to go to the place his heart longed to be — a place called heaven. Faunty was 88 years old. He had no enemies —...

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People who turn their backs to God cannot see God

I saw a disturbing but true bumper sticker last week. It read, “Without God — one nation under.” It seems to me the soul of America is turning its back on God. By the same token I sense God is turning...

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A heart transplant changes a hell-bound sinner into a heaven-bound saint

I have been helping in the Kairos prison ministry for over 10 years. I have seen and heard first hand stories of lives totally wasted by greed, sex, drugs, hate, etc. I have also seen wasted lives...

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Are you smarter than a dog?

A few weeks ago our son’s dog left home on Sunday morning and did not return. They searched the neighborhood and checked with the Humane Society of Union County but found no sign of their dog. The same...

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Are you smarter than a dog?

A few weeks ago our son’s dog left home on Sunday morning and did not return. They searched the neighborhood and checked with the Humane Society of Union County but found no sign of their dog. The same...

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For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow

Favorite church sign of the week: Fall leaves; God never leaves Have you ever been in a situation where you wondered if God truly was with you? During the death of a loved one/child/spouse? Loss of a...

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Money is not the solution to man’s problems

Jeky Vaisnix showed up at work bragging about how he had his wife on her hands and knees last night. When pressed as to how that happened he said, she was on her hands and knees daring me to come out...

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Do ourselves a favor: Pray for our government

I am looking into buying a new I-phone since the 2-year contract on MY-phone is ending. But to be fair and balanced I thought maybe I should look into buying my wife a new I-ron — something she can use...

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Let not your heart be troubled: Jesus is coming again

Jeky Vaisnix decided he wanted to build up his arm and shoulder muscles. Being a country boy and not having money to buy expensive exercise equipment, he decided to use some potato bags. He started out...

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