You’ve probably seen them. The following quotes seem to be very popular on social media memes these days: “I’ve been stabbed in the back by those I needed most. I’ve been lied to by those I love and I have felt alone when I couldn’t afford to be. At the end of the day, I […]
Last fall I planted tulips around the church sign and anticipated how beautiful they’d look in the spring. Through the long winter, I wondered at times if I’d planted them deep enough. Would they make it? In the early days of spring, I was delighted to see them poking through the cold dirt and receding […]
Recent events can overwhelm the spirit. Tragic accidents, persecution of Christians, earthquakes, riots, Supreme Court hearings, people pushing the boundaries in every direction…  I can’t help but feel as though a tidal wave is on the horizon and we’re busy building sandcastles on the beach.  What would God have me do?  Fighting my own […]
It’s spring! I love seeing the grass turn green. Most of all I enjoy watching spring flowers pop up and display their bright colors in stark contrast to the dead leaves and grasses around them. While driving down the road, have you ever noticed daffodils growing in strange places?   I used to walk in the […]
As February 14th approaches, everything Valentine greets customers in the stores. At first it is despised because most of it has been there since the day after Christmas. The week of Valentine’s Day, however, marketing intensifies. From the moment you walk in the door, an array of desserts, icing-topped cookies and cakes, and heart-shaped boxes […]
With approximately two feet of snow on the ground, winter is getting old, fast! Â The majority of the wind-swept storm systems come from the northwest and most of the south-facing roof surface of the church building has been covered with drifts three to five feet thick! Â Even with all of the effort to pull snow […]
To the members and friends of First Baptist Church of Edinboro. Â The message of the morning was a sincere and honest effort to properly address the void that people fill in all sorts of ways. Â They feel they are missing out, or lacking enlightenment, as if the worst sin that could possibly be committed is […]
As I sorted through my Christmas decorations this year, I noticed my tastes have changed a bit through the years. There’s angelic decor and snowman decor, but for the last few years I’ve been acquiring lamp posts and lanterns. Do you have favorite decorations, ornaments and Christmas traditions that are special to you? Perhaps something […]
It’s been a rainy summer, so to be honest, when the kids’ first week of school came, my thoughts were, “No Way! Â Did summer ever arrive?” (Technically, Â it’s summer for a few more weeks, but try telling my kids that.) Â For us, the rain means more mowing than we expected… AND more mosquitoes! Â I’m totally […]