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Oct 2017
The familiar phrase, “How now, brown cow” has been used to teach how vowels are rounded out in elocution (the study of formal speaking) since at least 1926. I like cows. Brown cows are OK, but the black-and-white ones are my favorites. We have a farm near our house that reminds Mary and I every now and then that cows DEFINITELY live there – especially when the wind blows in our direction on a stiflingly hot summer day! Cows can really stink, but I still like ‘em. Now, if I was a......
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October 26, 2017
A Time For Everything
In what may be the Old Testament’s most famous passage, Solomon, the wise king who wasted years searching for happiness, wrote, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the...
October 24, 2017
In Praise of the Restrictor Plate
True confession time: contrary to common belief, I am not a NASCAR driver. Chances are, neither are you. But, IF YOU WERE, and you planned to race at either Daytona International Speedway or Talladega, you...
October 23, 2017
The Bench
There’s a real danger in moving through life too fast. When we do, we miss people that God wants us to see. We miss the blessings He’s given us to enjoy this very day. And,...
October 12, 2017
Reflections Upon and of God as Creator
Imagine that the universe – when first created – was like a vast mirror that reflected the full glory and majesty of God’s being; His eternal, triune nature and manifold power being woven into the very...
September 12, 2017
Our Time or God’s Time? An Illustrative Look at Discipleship
As we prepare to roll out the new discipleship ministry at Harvest, Pastor Gene has devoted a good deal of time in his messages talking about the differences between the “believer” and the “disciple.” We...
September 08, 2017
What Are You Doing Here?
My wife and I were out to dinner and being waited on by an attractive young adult woman. After taking our order, she turned her attention to the table alongside ours. As she turned and...