Don’t Poke the Bear

Don’t Poke the Bear

There are several black bear hides in my living room, since I much enjoy hunting the species. I’ve never had a bear come after me; nor have I ever tried to irritate one. In fact, when hunting, my preference is that the bear not know I’m there. We’ve all heard the...
No Young People at Church?

No Young People at Church?

“It’s sad because they have no young people at that congregation.” How many times have you heard or made that comment? It’s understandable. When you see a church or you are in a church of mostly older people, you fear for its future. In some cases the older members...

"Always Abounding in the Work of The Lord"

Definition of Abound: “To be plentiful, to be filled.” An Old Adage: “Anything worth doing is worth doing well.” A good work “ethic.” Some examples of the use of the principle in Scriptures: II Corinthians 8:7 “As you abound in everything, in faith, and utterance, and...

When You Visit the Sick

Don’t stay too long.   Don’t lecture them about what they should do. Ask about their condition but don’t try to play doctor. Make any suggestions carefully.   Don’t try to force them to be happy. If possible cheer them up but don’t try to be a comedian.  People in...