Author Archives: Larry

DO YOU TAKE SIN SERIOUSLY?

AN UNEXPECTED DANGER

On Wednesday, October 4, 2014 an Athens County Sheriff pulled up on the scene of four dead deer along the highway. At first he believed that the deer had been hit by oncoming traffic, but upon further inspection he found no blood, no torn fur, or any damage of any kind. The only conclusion he could come to was that the deer had jumped to their death from the overpass that crossed the highway.

It seems that the deer had ventured out onto the freeway as they often do without any concern for the possible dangers. The deer probably journeyed a little ways down the highway until they made their way to the overpass. It was then that they most likely encountered an oncoming vehicle that startled them. In their haste to escape the sudden danger the deer leaped over the rail and plunged to their death. In essence they jumped from the frying pan into the fire. Continue reading →

SHOULD YOU SHARE YOUR FAITH IF OTHERS DON’T WANT TO HEAR IT?

The world does not recognize its darkness, however.  One of the catchphrases of the Renaissance in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries was that “knowledge brings light.”  Many replaced the knowledge of God with man’s reasoning, placing human insight above God’s wisdom.  They replaced the worship of God with the worship of man’s intellect. –Bob Farley

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28 WAYS TO EXPERIENCE GOD | #24: LEARN TO REST

28 Ways To Experience God Since the beginning of creation humanity has been designed to need rest.  The bible tells us that God took six days to create all that we know and on the seventh day he rested.  In turn we as his creation are instructed to observe rest on the Sabbath day.

However, far too often, we get caught up in the busyness of life and neglect getting the rest that we need.  God gives further instruction for those of us that find ourselves in this situation. Continue reading →

28 WAYS TO EXPERIENCE GOD | #23: GIVE GENEROUSLY

 28 Ways To Experience God Many people do not realize it but the old adage that says, “It is better to give than receive,” is very much true.  If all we do is go through life with a consuming mindset we run the risk of never being satisfied.  Our hearts will yearn for more and more in hopes that the next new thing will renew our sense of joy.

The problem with a consumers mindset is that it leads us to crave bigger, better, and newer.  And, the feelings that bigger, better, newer invoke are only temporary.  The feeling is fleeting. Continue reading →

28 WAYS TO EXPERIENCE GOD | #20: BEGIN A MENTORING RELATIONSHIP

28 Ways To Experience God The statistics that have been shared over the past ten years show that an alarming number of children in America go to bed each night without a father present in their home.  This leaves a huge burden for mothers to carry.

Each time my wife goes on a business trip it gives me an increased appreciation for what single parents go through.  I can’t imagine what it would be like to have to earn a living and try and meet all the demands of our household.  I dare say that no one would be where they were supposed to be when they were supposed to be there.  And, my sanity would be hanging on by a thread all day every day. Continue reading →