Religion
"And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou? And he confessed, and denied not; but confesse…
by Randy Moll January 25, 2023Fear is an interesting thing ... if it can be called a "thing." A brief definition is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is d…
by By Gene Linzey, Reflections on Life January 25, 2023Some folks -- perhaps many folks -- are nervous regarding speaking about morality. They are nervous because speaking of morality requires making judgments and …
by By Gene Linzey Reflections on Life January 18, 2023"No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him." John 1:18
by Randy Moll January 18, 2023I was cutting firewood on a fence line at Camp Siloam a while back. It was a sunny day, cold, but not too uncomfortable. The kind of day when I like to get out…
by By Doug Chastain, Random Recollections January 18, 2023"And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth."John 1:14
by Randy Moll January 11, 2023Carol and I have a great time while traveling. In 1988, while driving from Joplin, Mo., to Albuquerque, N.M., we decided to stop for the night in Shamrock, Tex…
by By Gene Linzey, Reflections on Life January 11, 2023When scientists study the brain, they find it is almost beyond belief. The brain is an engineering marvel that prompts researchers -- both secular and Christia…
by By Gene Linzey, Reflections on Life January 4, 2023"Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of …
by Randy Moll January 4, 2023A new year is upon us. It is a time of new hope, great expectations and unbounded optimism. A time of gleeful anticipation of what could be to come. A time of …
by By Doug Chastain, Random Recollections January 4, 2023"And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and…
by Randy Moll December 28, 2022Have you ever turned a corner and come face-to-face with an unexpected situation? Surprises are often just around the corner and can be a real shocker. Here ar…
by By Gene Linzey, Reflections on Life December 28, 2022"And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when…
by Randy Moll December 21, 2022I was almost four years old in early summer of 1950. My dad was building the church in El Cajon, Calif., on the corner of Avocado Street and Washington Bouleva…
by By Gene Linzey, Reflections on Life December 21, 2022You've seen them. Many stories about the spirit of Christmas – perhaps hundreds – flood the airwaves this time of year. But what is the spirit of Christmas?
December 14, 2022