Wisdom from a country preacher series – Matt. 16:21-28 The cross is an eternal symbol of an unadjusted personality in an evil world. Daniel wouldn’t adjust to an evil world. John the Baptist wouldn’t, Paul wouldn’t and Jesus wouldn’t. An Indian Chief sent four young braves up a mountain to test their strength. They were…
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The Certainty of the Cross – Part 1
Wisdom from a country preacher series – Matt. 16:21-28 I feel privileged to be able to share one of Dad’s Lenten sermons this Easter. Part 1 today, watch for part 2 tomorrow. Think about the cross this Good Friday. Just as soon as Peter and the disciples acknowledged who Jesus was he started telling them about…
Read MoreA Hard Heart, Jesus Movement and Keith Green
Not many Christians of my generation can forget the impact a talented, bold , young Jewish man made on us. That sounds like Jesus doesn’t it — well, it’s not. It’s Keith Green. Keith was an outspoken Jesus follower who challenged us to live completely for God. To give out hearts, souls and mind to…
Read MoreOde to Potatoes (A Poem for Lent)
Oh potato I love you No matter how you look You can be baked You can be loaded You can be scalloped or mashed Oh potato I love you No matter how you look You can be french fried You can be hashed You can even be chipped But today dear potato I’m laying you…
Read MoreHappy Fastnacht (aka Fasnacht) Day!
When we moved to Lancaster County, PA six years ago, we were welcomed with some interesting local sayings from the heavy PA Dutch influence here, and a whole new day of celebration we had never heard of – Fastnacht Day! My husband works for a large farm equipment dealer in the area, so he really…
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