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Bloopers From Church: Laughter in Faith
Grandpa told stories about bloopers that happened inside the church. Here are a couple of them. Announcement Blooper: The pastor was telling what was going on in the coming up week. He said, “A fun outing will be a taffy party. There will be a peter pulling at Brother Candy Smith’s house on Tuesday…
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The Joy of Resurrection: Jesus is Alive
Jesus is alive, bringing joy and ending sorrow; the stone was rolled away, and death could not stop him.
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Marvin’s Miracle: Faith, Support, and Transformation
Marvin, a man once addicted to cocaine and alcohol, transformed through prayer and support from his wife, Annabel, and Pastor Roy. After a powerful encounter at church, he overcame abuse and addiction, remaining faithful until his passing, with Annabel always by his side.
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The Bible: A Best-Seller That’s Often Unread
The Bible is the best-selling book in America, yet it remains one of the least read. This presents a paradox as one might expect the most popular book to be the most read. It raises the question: why do so many own multiple Bibles but seldom read them? Bibles are ubiquitous, found in hospitals, waiting…
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The Truth About Picking and Choosing in Christianity
Why do some many Christians look more like the world than a Christian? It seems that Christians think that they can pick and choose what they want from the Bible. Do they not know that the Bible is not a buffet? In order to go to heaven, you must put your trust in Jesus completely.…
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Easter Victory: Embracing Jesus’ Resurrection
When I think about Easter Sunday many scriptures come to mind. Those scriptures are 1 Corinthians 11:24-26, I Corinthians 15:54-57, I Peter 2:24, John 3:16, and John 20:12-16. All of these scriptures have special meaning to me. The New Covenant was created by the death of Jesus. The elements of the Lord’s supper are only…
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Children’s Safety in Schools: A Growing Concern
It is sad that we are seeing more and more violence in the schools. School should be the safest place for a child. Unfortunately, in today’s world it could possibly be the most dangerous place. Parents send their children to school expecting them to learn reading, mathematics, science, social studies, art, music, and P.E. Instead, they are learning how to hide from bullies or run…
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Nostalgic Hymns and Childlike Faith
The author reflects on childhood church hymns that inspired emotions and visions of angels, emphasizing the importance of childlike faith in perceiving spiritual experiences.
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Growing into Purpose: Early Callings in Scripture
My great-grandma, Pearlie Mae, used to tell us stories. One story she told was about my grandfather, Mark, and something that he did when he was very little. Pearlie Mae had to take her four children to the field where she worked. Mark had been in Sunday School all of his life. The young children…
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My Journey to Understanding Heaven as a Child
At a young age, the author learns about Jesus, heaven, and hell, desiring to go to heaven due to chronic sickness and the allure of animals there. After persistently praying, the author dreams of heaven where ailments disappear. Eventually, health improves, confirming the belief that Jesus answers prayers in various ways.