In Army Basic Training, every soldier is required to go through the gas chamber. This is designed to strengthen the soldier’s confidence in his equipment (the gas mask). That day, we all lined up, eight at a time (my squad), and entered the gas chamber…

There have been times in my life where I slept so well, I didn’t want to wake. My mom and now my wife come in and tell a few times to get up. I didn’t hear them though because I already went back to sleep. It was like waking the dead when I finally arose…

I used to work overtime on the Interstate Highway at night. It is because work could not be completed in daylight hours without clogging traffic. Most employees of these companies want to work during daylight hours because after dark it isn’t as safe…

When my wife and I getting ready to leave Europe, we checked in an airport hotel while in Frankfurt Germany. We figured we had an early start that next day. This would give us a good jump start the next day. When we got up the next day, we checked out. We both noticed how quiet the airport seemed…

Every time I watch a good movie, it starts a little slow. This is so the author or writer can help us to get to know the main character. To do this it takes time. Today’s story is no different. Jesus’ story begins slowly, as miracles increase in His story. We also see increasing hostility to His messages…

As I have grown in my Christian faith, I find myself looking back and wondering how long it took for me to learn certain lessons. The Lord was so willing to teach me so many years back, but I wasn’t listening…

At work sometimes, it is always easier to come in early. The office is quiet. No interferences. No phones ringing. You can concentrate on what needs to be done without distractions…

While serving on active duty in Fort Stewart Georgia, I served at a Battalion Level Major Assembly Yard. I loved the job. I operated a heavy forklift, transferring tank, and other track vehicle parts to semi-trucks. It lasted only for a short while…

If I could been stoned for every time I had said something against God in my pre-salvation days I probably would be a pile of dust by now. But what would it be like to be perfect, I mean perfect in everything, and still have someone try to stone you to death for being like God?

A long time ago I responded to a shooting while in law enforcement. The suspect was already in custody. When I arrived, I met with the victim. He was a frequent flyer (as we used to say) to the local jail…

Today’s passage will take us on a little theology lesson for today concerning the Trinity. Because this passage has been debated for centuries, feel free to re-read it again to gain complete clarity. It may take some time to read, but I am sure you will gain a new appreciation for what Jesus said…

One area in the Christian life, at one time or another there is struggle. It is eternal security, or sure one will live in Heaven with God. It normally stems from a misunderstanding of what the Bible teaches. Jesus, in these verses, promises all His sheep that when they enter His fold they will never perish…

Each of us have a father. We wouldn’t exist without him. Likewise with our mothers. These are simple statements, but share deeper implications to life. I have a family. Now I leave the family legacy to my son…

When I was very young, we lived in mobile a home on Dunns Creek, outside Palatka, Florida. My father had just returned from Vietnam for a short time. I hardly remembered him when he returned home as I was so young…

This week, I spoke to a friend who was sharing his faith with an employee. There were conversations with him, but sometimes the employee got a little hypercritical. He didn’t really want the answers as much as he wanted to argue…

As I have said before, church division is never a good thing, except under one condition. Those who are exposed as false teachers. The church today should take heart of these words as it is happening today…

After being on this earth for several years (over a half century), I have noticed that I tend to repeat things I had said once before. Fortunately, I catch myself most of the time before I go on with it. My mom, at 92, does this more frequently as she ages…

Looking back to Memorial Day this year, it reminds me of our armed forces and the sacrifices each have made in the service of our country. Each military branch have proud traditions, but a common goal, to defend our country and its allies…

I asked my wife why so many employees who worked at her store left after the holidays. They were seasonal employees. They were hired to perform certain duties and supplement the work load during holidays…

This last Friday, I attended a funeral for a friend of mine who died while on duty. He was a twenty-five-year veteran sergeant. What a sad day to hear of another death of a law enforcement officer on duty in America. He gave his life for those he protected each day…