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 […]
The Lesson and Life — for August 25, 2013
By Bob Hightchew A church hired a young minister. The church was small, running less than 100 people. The young minister loved the people and loved his work. He preached sound doctrine and taught sound biblical lessons. The Lord grew the church to more than 2,000 members. The years passed quickly and it came […]
The Lesson and Life — for August 18, 2013
By Bob Hightchew Homecoming celebrations are special events. They allow you to see people you have not seen in years, usually because career paths have taken you in different directions. You get the opportunity to catch up and reminisce about old times. Similarly, a dedication ceremony offers a time to celebrate. Often the larger […]
The Lesson and Life — for August 11, 2013
By Bob Hightchew “If you would have just told me the truth about what you did and why you did it, you may have avoided being punished!” Have you ever heard these words before? The answer is probably a resounding yes. As an adult and a father, I now understand what my dad was […]
The Lesson and Life — for August 4, 2013
By Bob Hightchew When I was young, I remember two days that were always special in our community. On July 4th our city celebrated Independence Day with parades and fireworks. On June 6th we celebrated D-Day, marking the invasion of Normandy that eventually led to the end of the war in Europe. At that […]
