Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL

The start of the fourth quarter reminds us how quickly time marches on.  Of course, retailers help remind us by already stocking both Halloween and Christmas items in stores!

Indeed, the Psalmist spoke a truth relevant to every generation: “The length of our days is seventy years—or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away”  (Ps. 90:10).  So, rejoice in this, say God has given us.  And make it count. Continue reading →

A farmer, Jeb, and his wife, Mabel, were driving into town in their pickup truck. Jeb stared at the road, silently thinking about the work waiting for him.  Mabel sat on the other side of the cab, against the door.

It was a beautiful Fall day. The sun was shining.  The leaves were changing.  And Mabel began to reminisce about their younger days.  How they enjoyed long drives in the country.  Special time together.  And the intimacy of a young couple in love. Continue reading →

A coworker asked a recently baptized woman what it was like to be a Christian.

“Being a Christian is like being a pumpkin,” she replied. “God picks you from the patch, brings you in, and washes the dirt off. Then He scoops out the yucky stuff—the seeds of doubt, hate, greed, and lust. He carves a new smiling face and puts His light inside you to shine for all the world to see.” Continue reading →