Easter Morning in Turkey, 1985, Re-visited
Editor's Note: Maryellen died today, early this morning. She had been sick for quite a while, but was still so full of life that it is hard for those of us who loved her to believe that she is gone. She…
Hebrews 10:25 Encouragement
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. — Exodus 20:8 Like most of you I have been TDY or deployed more times than I can count—away from my own…
Askin’ for Trouble!
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength! — Proverbs 24:10 Think back to your childhood for a moment. After doing something you would come to…
Fear of Dying
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Then He said to them all: “If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever wants to save…
Opportunity Knocks
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. (Jesus said,) “I am the door; if any one enters by Me, he will be saved...” — John 10:9 RSV Annoyed by the knock, I reluctantly opened the door. A…
“Wax On, Wax Off”
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” — Hebrews…
Crescendo of Worship
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good…
Hearing Voices
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted Monday and Thursday nights. Jesus said, “He calls His own sheep by name and leads them out. When He has brought out all His own, He goes on ahead of them, and His sheep follow…
“That Triangle Thing!”
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted Monday and Thursday nights. Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one…
“Brace for Impact!”
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. — Proverbs 27:1 Not long ago I saw a picture of an Air Force…