Perhaps you read about the old woman who had gone for her usual, leisurely morning walk in the woods, but got bitten by a stray dog. Requiring immediate medical attention, she hightailed it to the ER where the staff cleaned her off and stitched her up. But about a week later and her leg looking … [Read more…]

I’m a peacemaker by nature. I abhor fighting. I don’t like division. I grow tense with tension. So my personal interest was strongly aroused by the verse we will address this coming Sunday morning as we continue our current miniseries study entitled, “Getting Along with Everyone.” Oh, how I wish we all did! But because … [Read more…]

It’s sad when different countries around the globe are remembered for certain of their negative attributes – and every country has some. When many people think Colombia, their minds often envision drug cartels. How unfortunate as this beautiful country can boast many positive qualities too! One of these includes what God is doing in the … [Read more…]

Recently, one of our church families hosted our annual baptismal service. About 75 people, split evenly between our church folks and other friends, gathered to see the dunking and hear the testimonies of three relatively new believers. As each of them surfaced, an unsolicited applause erupted, accompanied by this sprinkling of “Praise The Lord’s!” Everyone was smiling, … [Read more…]

Last Sunday, we diverted from our intended sermon because the Holy Spirit led us in a different direction, which is always His prerogative to do. So this week we plan – at this point – to resume our Romans series. We’re now fully embedded in the Practical portion of the Apostle Paul’s Magnum Opus. We … [Read more…]