By Doug Shamblin In the wedding scene of the movie The Princess Bride an impressive clergyman begins the ceremony by trying to say, “Marriage. Marriage is what brings us together today. Marriage, that blessed arrangement, that dream within a dream.” Many women (and some men) dream of how their wedding day will be. We […]
By Dan Lentz 1. How did you meet your spouse? If you are single, what words of wisdom have you received over time about relationships with the opposite sex? (Here is an alternate activity if you have all couples in your group. Send the men outside the room and ask the ladies to answer […]
By David Faust Zacchaeus climbed a tree to see the Lord, but Jesus went out on a limb, too. Before climbing the tree, Mr. Z had climbed the corporate ladder. Scripture calls him “a chief tax collector” (Luke 19:2) who supervised others. He was short in stature, but not on cash. He “was wealthy” […]
By Dr. Charlie W. Starr I don’t usually get to review movies before they come out. Typically, when you hear from me about a movie, it has been out for three months or more and is heading toward its DVD release. But last spring I got the opportunity to meet Joe Boyd from Rebel […]
By Doug Shamblin I enjoy living in the country. I love to wake up in the spring to hear the frogs and birds singing their magnificent songs. In the summer, my dog and I yearn for the time when the breeze comes to refresh us from the heat of the day. The fall brings […]
