Last week I began closing out the summer by beginning a series on the parables. As you know, the parables are these stories Jesus told His disciples during his Earthly…
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Likely since the very beginning of oral communication, humankind has told stories to one another. It just seems natural to us to gather and hear others tell us tales or…
It’s been 244 years since the founders of our nation signed a document which continues to shape the course of history. On this very day, the Continental Congress gathered together…
What does Christianity and the Bible have to do with the 4th of July and the Declaration of Independence? Before we go there, let’s take a look at why we…
Way back many years ago when I was in high school, I had this buddy, Colby who drove a 1976 arctic blue Chevy station wagon. It was a great vehicle…
Jesus Christ talks about the Fatherhood of God here in the Gospel of Luke – “Then Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about…
When he was about 2 1/2, the Saturday before Easter Sunday, Natalie and I took Ben down to Gastonia to the Toys R Us. Now this was back in the…
I’ve seen some pretty outrageous bumper-stickers in my day. I’m sure we all have but one I saw back last November made me do a double-take. On the back of…
It’s hard to believe I’ve been here at Cook’s Church now for just about 5 months. A large part of that, of course, is that about 3 months into my…
James Enry White, in his book, “Rethinking the Church” notes an interesting story. Years ago, the Swiss dominated watch making.…
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