Faith

Free, but Forfeitable

Free, but Forfeitable

Merry Christmas, Kids! The world will celebrate the birth of Jesus today, and I suspect that His words will be quoted numerous times. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life.” (John...Read more
Thankful to Know God

Thankful to Know God

Happy Thanksgiving, Kids! I inherited from Mimi & Pa this Nelson Deluxe Family Reference Bible (King James Version). It was a gift that Pa received from his Marion Laboratories associates and their spouses when he retired. I will cherish this Bible, because it demonstrates how Mimi & Pa had influenced...Read more
Your Body Is a Temple

Your Body Is a Temple

Good morning, Kids. Today’s reading concludes with the words, “… your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God … you have been bought with a price, therefore glorify God in your body.” One of my fondest “Mimi” memories is of...Read more
Are You In Shape?

Are You In Shape?

Hello, Kids. After reading the title, I know what you must be thinking, “Is Dad seriously asking me if I am in shape?” And, rightfully so. Considering consistent workouts at Beatbox Fit & Lifetime Athletic, not to mention your athletic careers, I have no doubt that you all are in...Read more
The Voice that Shook the Earth

The Voice that Shook the Earth

Good morning, Kids. Today’s reading reminded me of all the recent earthquakes, not just here in America, but all around the world. They are devastating, as are tornadoes, fires, & floods. These and other dangerous forces of nature and natural phenomenon, like hail & sinkholes, are not new to us....Read more
The Witness in a Walk-up Song

The Witness in a Walk-up Song

Some may question Caleb’s choice of a walk-up song. If, however, the purpose of a walk-up song is to motivate the player, then I believe it is an excellent choice. In a game in which the failure rate for a hitter is 70% – 80%, this song reminds him of...Read more
It’s My Birthday!

It’s My Birthday!

Today is my birthday, my spiritual birthday, that is. Forty-three years ago, in my hometown of Springfield, MO, I became a Christian by being baptized, upon confession of my faith in Christ. On that day, I opened the Greatest Gift of All, as I explained in a Lord’s Supper talk this...Read more