Category Archives: Wisdom of The Week

 How do we “do church” in this changing culture of the 21st century?  What do the approximately 400,000 churches in the United States and about a half-million pastors do to succeed? Well, the pastors need training, biblical knowledge, integrity, leadership, … Continue reading →

We had the privilege yesterday after church services to attend a 70th birthday party for Sherry Davis, a lady from Three Lakes Bible Church where we pastored for 37 years. Jerry and Sherry started coming to Three lakes not many years … Continue reading →

 I once overheard a person telling someone about a project he had accomplished all by himself. Standing nearby–within earshot– was another individual who had actually done most of that project for this person. I know he heard the conversation and I … Continue reading →

The American celebration of Labor Day was established to recognize the important part played by workers in the development of the nation during the Industrial Revolution. Many countries today hold similar celebrations in honor of work and those who contribute, … Continue reading →

The Psalmist declared,” “The heavens are telling of the glory of God” (Psa. 19:1).  The estimated number of stars as of 2010 was 300 sextillion. That is 300 followed by 21 zeroes!  Scientists at Kitt Peak National Observatory southwest of … Continue reading →

 We had the privilege this Sunday at Faith Bible Church in Libby of hearing from and visiting with missionaries Jim and Louise Morris. They were friends of my wife’s family long before we even met and have been supported by Faith … Continue reading →

  So have you been staying up too late for the past couple weeks watching the summer Olympics from London?  I can see you nodding your head. Ours are nodding too. Probably many of us are suffering from sleep deprivation, … Continue reading →

One of the hot news items of the past couple weeks, other than the Olympics in London, has been the uproar caused by a simple statement made by Dan Cathy, CEO of Chick-fil-A to the Baptist Press that his family-owned … Continue reading →

 Four years ago China, using thousands of individuals who obviously practiced for many, many hours, put on an amazing (and a bit disturbing!) opening ceremony in Beijing for the XXIX Olympiad. This past Friday, London had an opportunity to show its … Continue reading →

Our son, Grant, has been here helping teach a two-week tennis camp. We’ve also, inspite of the 95-100 degree weather, been working on some outdoor projects, one of which was putting up a new sign he painted for us at … Continue reading →