Special Articles

‘Thanks for Westbrook’ 01.01.25             I thank my God upon every remembrance of you. (Philippians 1:3)             This being the first column of 2025, I want to take this time to reflect on our community and give thanks for being such a nice place to live.  Neither of us grew up in small towns.  Debby […]

Lest We Forget 09.11.24 9/11.  It isn’t often that this article coincides with this ominous date.  It has happened three times— in 2013, 2018, and now.  This article was written 9/11/13, some twelve years after the fact.  It is slightly edited, and a bit out-of-date, but the principles remain. The LORD is my strength and

The First Valentine 02.16.22 Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friend. (John 15:13). Valentine was a young man who lived in Rome during the days when Christians were persecuted (100-300 AD).  Though not a Christian, Valentine did what he could to help them.  Eventually he

12.29.21 The State of our World This know also, that in the last days, perilous times shall come (2 Timothy 3:1). As we soon enter a new year, I share with you a few things that Erwin Lutzer, a retired pastor, recently included in a book entitled, We Will Not Be Silenced.  Though we may

12.22.21 Mary Pondered But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart (Luke 2:19). We of course are observing and celebrating Christmas this week.  Our text above is one of the verses that has intrigued me  Upon what things did she ponder?  This is a good question, one that demands some pondering

11.24.21 A Thanksgiving Proclamation In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.  (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Even though our world may be in turmoil in many ways, and though there may be troubles in our lives and homes, yet God is on the throne, and He is in

09.22.21 Critical Theory and Christianity “Bear ye one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2) Last week we discussed Critical Theory and what it is.  Basically, it is an effort to demonstrate the biblical admonition to be compassionate.  This is done by dividing people into two groups: those who are oppressed

09.15.21 Critical Theory Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. (Gal 6:2)  Have you heard of people being said to be ‘woke?’  What does that mean?  Today we will find out, as we consider the topic of ‘Critical Theory.’ The word ‘woke’ is a slang form of to be ‘awake.’ 

June 30, 2021 Independence Day is coming soon.  America will celebrate her 245th birthday. We honor the great deeds done and victories won that enabled our forefathers to carve out a land of liberty.  On this glorious day, it is good to remember the words God gave to the nation of Israel long ago.  They

 03.17.21 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God; not of works, lest any man should boast (Ephesians 2:8, 9). Today is what is known as ‘St Patrick’s Day.’  The material in this article has been published a couple of times before, when the