Family Discussions

PreparationSchool was once again in the offing. Just two more weeks and Rhee would ride the school bus ten miles with other students. She was a bit nervous since this year she would be in middle school, and she wondered what it would be like. Would she make friends?

Satan Really Hates You!

Think of a hateful person. Maybe it’s your boss. Possibly it’s someone who works beside you.It could be Vladimir Putin, who’s trying to eliminate Ukraine. Now that’s hate!What about Idi Amin? Uganda was terrorized during his reign, from 1971 to 1979. He hated his countrymen.

From the Pastor’s Desk

Matthew 6:12, 14-15 (NLT): “ 12 and forgive us our sins, AS we have forgiven those who sin against us.” 14 “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. 15 But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.

“You Failed, But You Aren’t Dead”

Yes, you failed. It ended badly for you. Bankruptcy, nervous breakdown, divorce, the loss of any relationship with your kids, or maybe a physical adventure that went sideways and ended in you getting to know the fine folks of your local hospital.

Writing Helps with Grieving!

The many emotions of grief are usually compounded with guilt and regret for things said, things not said, or things done or not done. One often can't get beyond forgiving themselves or others who directly or indirectly affected the loss.

From the Pastor’s Desk

In the world we live in, people seem to be so beaten down by the everyday struggles of life. I have very few days when I don’t visit with someone who is burdened down and losing hope. Some seem to be so tired and weary. Psalm 46:1 (NKJV) tells us: “ 1 God is our refuge and strength.

Thinking Out Loud

Scissortail Hospice Chaplain Bristow, OklahomaChildrenChildren are precious gifts from God, and we need to remember them when the family is going through a tragic death. Children who are old enough to love are old enough to grieve.

What’s Your Greatest Adventure?

By Lanny Tucker of Eastern European Missions Submitted by Ken Murrell Depew Church of ChristThe Depew Church of Christ recently hosted Lanny Tucker of Eastern European Missions, who shared many exciting stories about providing free Bibles in people’s heart languages with us, including this one: In...

From the Pastor’s Desk

In the world we live in, people seem to be so beaten down by the everyday struggles of life.Some seem to be so tired and weary. There is even an illness “chronic fatigue syndrome.”Doctors can actually do little about the problem if you suffer from it.

“Bickering Snowflakes”

We were created by our God to be different from each other. We all have different personalities, likes, loves, dislikes and downright detests. Unfortunately, too much of the time the detests are each other.Why? Because we see our outlook on life as the only plausible way to view life.