Discontent can come in many forms, disguised as many different things. But the bottom line is that discontent is the result of looking for contentment in the wrong things. If you are like a small child who needs a new toy every few minutes, you will quickly hit the wall. The brightly colored toys may […]

One of the things our church has sought to do is include the little ones in the service. We treat them as though they belong with us, because they do. We used to have a full-fledged Sunday school or children’s church during the “adult” service way back when, but over the years it has fallen […]

It seems our friends in Holland know how to party. When the Merkles were visiting Holland last month, they picked up these party decorations and kindly bestowed them on us, like merchant ships bringing their goodies from afar. We had a couple of birthdays in mid-July, and so we had a worthy excuse to hang […]

Of course it would be nice if a dress code from heaven fell down to us telling us exactly how much skin should be covered, etc. But the dress code from heaven has already been stated: “that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation….which is proper for women professing godliness…” (1 […]

So you’re going to the beach for vacation, or you are taking your kids to the pool, and you need to update the wardrobe, so you look for a swimsuit. Something you might consider decent to wear for your public appearances poolside. But, yikes, it’s still just as bad as ever. You are invited to […]

My good man has written a satirical novel that you can read on line here. And please notice, I’ve attached a new link on the left so you can go there any time you want. He will be posting a new chapter each week. A serial thriller! Don’t miss it!