Thought of the Week

One of the things that I have learned over the years is that God is not nearly as concerned about our ability as much as he is about our availability.  There are many people with outstanding ability but for one

Everyone is talking about the massive five-alarm fire in Raleigh that started last Thursday evening  at the Metropolitan apartment building under construction  at 314 W. Jones Street and quickly spread to four other buildings. The fire smoke plume was so

Paul’s challenge to Christians in 2 Timothy 2:15 is to be an unashamed worker. He writes, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling accurately the Word of truth.”

The Disciple Andrew and his brother Peter were the first to follow Jesus. He and Peter were fisherman and together they were partners in the fishing business with James and John. You will recall that Jesus said to them, “Come,

1 Corinthians 13:12 is a part of the famous “love chapter” of the Bible. The familiar KJV reads, “For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I

“The Book of Virtues by William J. Bennett contains the insightful story of two frogs that lived together in a marsh. One hot summer the marsh dried up and they left it to look for another place to live. Frogs

What is the best invitation you have ever received?  Was it an invitation to a friend’s party, an invitation to go with someone to a special play or concert? Or was it an invitation to go on a long and

In my readings this week, I came across a story (author unknown) about two brothers who lived on adjoining farms. For close to 40 years they shared farm machinery, labor, and anything else that was needed. Trouble began when they

The best thing about traveling is coming home.  That does not mean that you do not enjoy your time away.  It does not mean that expanding your horizon, exploring new territory and experiencing new things is not worthwhile. It is

Marches on Washington, protests against the new administration, violence on the streets of our capital, unrest, uncertainty, fear of the known and unknown dominate our news. Dissatisfaction, unrest and protests have happened in past administrative turnovers but not to the