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  • the old sailor and his wife.

    The old sailor and his wife.    By Robert Bryan. 1. As you walk across the gangplank The boatswains pipes’ you on. You’ll cross the forward quarterdeck As you board our happy home. 2. The old salt will greet you. With a wide and happy smile Sign your name in the log Come and stay awhile!…

  • Psalms 91 commentary.

    Psalms 91 Commentary  Psa 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.             To dwell is to abide, a place of residence. Where we live. It’s not a place where we visit or sometimes frequent, or even just know about.  It’s not a…

  • Heaven, was it worth it?

    You’re in heaven! it Was worth it! Rev 21:1  And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.  Rev 21:2  And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared…

  • the makings of a church.

    The makings of a church. The true Church. In “the making of a church”, we must first start with Jesus Christ. He is the head. He gave of himself to the church. 1. The head of the church. Jesus Christ! Col 1:15  Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: …

  • The old wood stove.

    Love is like a wood stove (We all have our quirks. But don’t keep harping on them.)  (Sometimes you have to be apart to really appreciate each other.) (Emotional placebos and empty promises don’t work) (Kindness and gentleness go a long way in cultivating love)   (don’t be afraid to speak your mind, even when it…

  • God moves in mysterious ways.

    .    Somebody once said, “your troubles aren’t because you did something wrong, but because you’re doing something right!”  it may not seem like your gaining ground, but remember that wonderful hymn “God moves in mysterious ways.”  I did not write the hymn. But as I praised the Lord, I improvised some lines to it.…

  • Holiness or sin

    Holiness or sin. Salvation or Sensation. There is a false teaching, taken out of Rom 5:12-21, That since Christ died for all men, and his blood covers all sin, all men are saved and going to heaven. It claims all men are Gods children regardless of sin or lifestyle.  No repentance, forgiveness or righteousness involved.…

  • the body of sin.

    The body of sin. Rom 6. Rom 6:6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. It’s easy to over think a question and get all tangled up in trying to answer it.  This usually causes more problems.…

  • Rest for the soul

    Rest for the soul. This Story is to help people to understand the difference between the thoughts of their flesh, the reality of their spirit and the burdens of their souls. And finding that rest restored! Mathew 11:28 Come unto me all yea that labour and are heavy laden. and I will give you rest, …

  • why porch swing stories

    WHY PORCH SWING STORIES?  In the summer, the front porch was the favorite place to “visitate.” It usually held three-legged chairs (that was a long time ago!) taken out of the kitchen and front room, maybe a bench, a porch swing, and always a rocker or two. The front porch, being raised a foot or…