Sometimes they don’t, but are accused of making mistakes anyway.Some people are always forgiven for any mistake. They can do no wrong. They’re special people blessed with high favorability among all mankind. That’s a good thing and may have to do with a personality trait or the road God set them on. But who really... Continue Reading →
Faces Of The Civil War From Eckley
"You will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end.” Matthew 24:6 Wars are what we do. Many people think we’re good, with a couple of bad apples thrown in. But that’s not the case. We’re... Continue Reading →
Built To The Glory of God
Old churches speak of Christ much more than today’s churches do. Whether they still believe in Him or not I don’t know, but the architecture of the past seems to proclaim a much more gracious, benevolent God, rich in mercy. Todays churches don’t proclaim much of anything. Some church buildings tell us that they have a... Continue Reading →
Bridges Get Us From Here To There
Everyday we need to get from here to there. Sometimes there are big obstacles. These cool wire figures in Pittston Pennsylvania seemed to be climbing over the street and up the wall. I’m sure they’ll make it, they seem to be a determined lot. Sometimes it’s the need to get through deep or troubled waters.... Continue Reading →
Benches, Rocking Chairs, and the Secrets They’ve Heard
Benches seem to say “Sit on me and rest for a while.” If they could talk they probably would have a lot of stories to tell. Lot’s of secrets to embrace. Lot’s of gossip to pass on. Today of course we must know they’re probably all bugged by the CIA. At least, according to the... Continue Reading →
Glorious Church Buildings
“I was glad when they said to me, Let us go to the House of the Lord.” Psalm 122:1 Years ago glorious church buildings were built to proclaim the glorious Christ, the Son of God, that died on the cross to pay for our sins. Years ago those that believed this would come with reverence... Continue Reading →