by Edward Thal | Dec 23, 2025 | Social
The word merry as in “Merry Christmas” means pleasing or agreeable. It conveys notions of joy and delight. “Happy holidays” just doesn’t do it. I thought about that when I recently added a smile to a cheerful “Merry Christmas” greeting as I made a...
by Edward Thal | Dec 16, 2025 | Spiritual
No, this article is not about baptism—but the reference does provide a useful illustration for the difference between a lukewarm commitment that produces nothing of lasting value, and the achievements possible in a wholehearted commitment to any purpose. This is...
by Harry Morgan | Dec 2, 2025 | Social
The Bible frequently uses an architectural metaphor of a cornerstone as a symbol of Jesus Christ. Psalm 118:22 declares, “The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner”, prophetically pointing to Christ’s central role in God’s plan...
by Mike Duffy | Nov 25, 2025 | Social
In the first part of this message, we introduced the topic of our personal deportment – our behavior and manners as God’s children that influences the view of others about God. Here we’re going to look briefly at Colossians Chapter 3 (I recommend you read...
by Mike Duffy | Nov 18, 2025 | Social
Back in the “good old days” in Elementary School (a long time ago), students were graded not only on their academic performance but also on something called “Deportment” (behavior and manners)! I learned back then that how I conducted myself was an act of will,...
by Edward Thal | Nov 5, 2025 | Social
What lies at the heart of this country we call the United States of America? While we refer to the “land of the free” the truth is that we were founded on a notion of liberty, not freedom. Understanding the difference is important at a time when those who value...
