By Keith Short Excitement was building, and the entire town was looking forward to the coming event. Plans had been made, it seemed like years ago, and many different people would be involved. The event had to be done just right and near perfection. The only problem now was waiting for the special day. […]
The Lesson and Life — for March 23, 2014
By Jerry Borton What do you think of when you hear the word worship? For most of us, it is the time we spend singing in church. Or if we are really “spiritual,” we think of worship as the entire service. Worship is the process of ascribing value to something. Most of us, if […]
The Lesson and Life — for March 16, 2014
By Jerry Borton I was born with Cerebral Palsy and now use a power wheelchair. I am thankful for the laws that require public places to reserve parking spaces that can accommodate my van and wheelchair lift. My thankful attitude goes south quickly when I come upon a car parked in a handicapped space […]
The Lesson and Life — for March 9, 2014
By Jerry Borton Jesus is known as Immanuel, God with us. He entered our world at just the right time to save us. He also willingly enters our lives to redeem our pain and suffering. He chooses to use them for his purposes. “I Can’t Live Like This” In July of 1967, Joni […]
The Lesson and Life — for March 2, 2014
By Jerry Borton Of course David would build God’s temple, right? He had the perfect resume. David overcame humble beginnings, starting out as a shepherd. He was considered the least in his family; in fact when the prophet Samuel came to his house to anoint the new king, at first David wasn’t even invited […]