November 16. Oswald Chambers, Scotland, Author

November 16. Oswald Chambers, Scotland, Author

November 16. Oswald Chambers. Under the preaching of Charles Spurgeon, Chambers became a Christian. He ministered in the United Kingdom, in the United States, and in Japan. For six years, he was principal of a Bible school in London, and during World War I, he served...
Thanksgiving Meal

Thanksgiving Meal

Thanksgiving Meal It may only happen once a year but we can somehow remember most of them. We remember the meal, the people, the desserts (especially the desserts), the decorations, the time of day, even the Detroit and Dallas football games. Recently Ruth Ellen and I...
Rekindling the Gratitude

Rekindling the Gratitude

Rekindling the Gratitude The Thanksgiving season is a wonderful time to heighten your sensitivity to the blessings bestowed by God. Thanksgiving grabs your attention, shakes the cobwebs loose, and reminds you of all God’s most precious gifts. That’s one...
Where the Trails Meet

Where the Trails Meet

There’s a place where I’ve been that is the most beautiful place on earth. That’s a pretty big statement, I know. The “MOST beautiful” may be an exaggeration. I’m not sure. After all there are so many beautiful places and things on this earth. So, this place that I’m...
12 Months in Iraq: War, Miracles, and Faith

12 Months in Iraq: War, Miracles, and Faith

This story dates back 12 years to my days as the staff writer for First Baptist Church of Orlando. It is one of my favorites, and one I think you will enjoy. For First Orlando member Josh Pixomatis, fighting in the war in Iraq was an opportunity to serve his country....