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World renowned British physicists Stephen Hawking said of the afterlife:  “I regard the brain as a computer which will stop working when its components fail. There is no heaven or afterlife for broken down computers; that is a fairy story for people afraid of the dark.” Stephen Hawking a pretty smart guy, but is he Continue reading

When disappointment casts its dark shadows And heavy gloom surrounds Trust in Him who holds you close In Him your hope abounds. Continue reading

I just completed the second book by David Platt entitled “Radical Together.” I was eager to read this book because of how impactful “Radical” was. This book also challenges the reader to think hard about his or her faith, but is geared toward use in small group studies. In other words, it is an encouragement Continue reading

Today we celebrate 235 years of independence as a nation.  The liberties we enjoy were purchased at a high price, and today we have men and women who are willing to lay their lives on the line to preserve our liberty.  But it is unlikely that our freedoms will be taken from us by a Continue reading

3 Truths About the Gospel If someone runs to the gospel, they get it. If they run from the gospel, they don’t get it. Do you teach your people that sin is an external action or a matter of the heart. Do you attack the root or the branches. If you treat symptoms but not Continue reading

Repackaged, Refreshed, but Insightful Nonetheless I opened the pages of Dan Miller’s “No More Dreaded Mondays” with great hopes that this book might be markedly different from the plethora of other self-help, get-organized, discover-your-true-calling books that line the bookstore shelves. Although it was not altogether different, the information was packaged in an easy-to-read format and Continue reading

Thomas LaMance told this story – When my grandson, Billy, and I entered our vacation cabin, we kept the lights off until we were inside to keep from attracting pesky insects. Still, a few fireflies followed us in. Noticing them before I did, Billy whispered, “It’s no use, Grandpa. The mosquitoes are coming after us Continue reading

This past Saturday night as we were getting ready for bed, we took the times to set all the clocks forward one hour.  Daylight Savings Time had arrived again!  If you’re reading this and happened to forget to set your clocks, then my column will answer your question as to why people have been showing Continue reading

I just finished re-reading the short book “Since Nobody’s Perfect … How Good is Good Enough?” by Andy Stanley.  It is a simple read (about 2 hours).  There are deep biblical truths revealed, but they are presented in an easy-to-understand way. Stanley presents the dilemma that faces most thoughtful people.  If there is a heaven, Continue reading

Apart from God’s promise of eternal life to all who believe in His Son Jesus, there is no promise that life for us on this earth will last beyond this moment. This has certainly hit home for many in Greene County recently. “He was so young,” is a comment I have heard over and over. Continue reading