May 2004 - Monthly Archive

31 May

Melva's Devotions

Pastor Tim

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It Is Well With Your Soul

"?I know that it is well with your soul."III John:2 (RSV) Opening my eyes, I looked at the clock by my bed. It read 4:00 a.m. In that early morning hour my spirit was singing the well-loved hymn, "It read more..

30 May

Laughable

Pastor Tim

6032

Are You Bill Gates' Pastor?

A list member, who recently asked for instructions on how to manage her Cybersalt list subscriptions recently sent me this very humorous response to the detailed instructions I sent her. Please ... read more..

29 May

Barb's Mantle

Pastor Tim

4358

Become As A Little Child

Watching my grandchildren on the playground, I began to register the actions of the children playing. There were little ones ranging from age one to about age ten. They all seemed to be having a great... read more..

28 May

Dr. Harold McNabb

12941

The Hope, The Blessing And The Power

Luke 24:44-53 Ephesians 1:15-23 When we come back from visiting interesting places, most of us bring gifts and souvenirs which we then give to family and friends. I know because whenever we go... read more..

27 May

Peggie's Den

Pastor Tim

4090

Memories...the Corners of My Mind!

Down the Path to the Well--a thought to remember along the way. Brains...we've all got them, believe it or not--and scientists allege that we use but 10 percent of their capacity! Now I am not a m... read more..

26 May

Peggie's Den

Pastor Tim

4287

Remember Me!

A Hurting Word... Memorial Day USA--backyard picnics, Main Street parades, and back to work the next day! A passing reprieve in the busy schedule of life--the significance of the day almost outdone ... read more..

25 May

Hall of Flames

Pastor Tim

7484

What's Your Religion?

In response to following joke on the PearlyGates list (which features clean, theologically incorrect jokes) I received the flame immediately after it – after which I have included my reply. &nbs... read more..

25 May

Clean Jokes

Pastor Tim

7100

Ugly Baby

A woman got on a bus holding a baby. The bus driver said, "That's the ugliest baby I've ever seen." In a huff, the woman slammed her fare into the fare box and took an aisle... read more..

24 May

Sandra Boyte

Pastor Tim

6257

Behold

Behold the buzzing of the bee As it flits from bough to bud Its entire being testifies To the wonder of God's love. Behold the singing of the lark As it soars up in the sky It joyfully r... read more..

23 May

Peggie's Den

Pastor Tim

4878

Help! I'm On Overload

No, it's not the dryer you've overloaded, nor the computer your husband's overloaded; it's not the travel bag that's full to capacity, nor the tummy that's yielded to too much ice cream....it's YOU...... read more..

22 May

The Spur

Pastor Tim

4409

Just a Little Weed

{mosimage}It began slowly, a small patch of weed on the edge of the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea. Able to double its mass within a few days, the plant, called salvinia molesta, spread rapidly. Vi read more..

21 May

Sandra Boyte

Pastor Tim

5193

His Touch

One touch of Your hands And the blind can see One touch of Your hands And the prisoner is free With just one touch You calm the sea Reach out, Dear Lord Touch me.One touch of Your hands And t... read more..

Indonesian Seminary Directory and Student Martyred

20 May

Missions

Pastor Tim

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Indonesian Seminary Directory and Student Martyred

(Note from Pastor Tim: I met Septer Sanabuky - pictured on the right with his wife - when he and a group of singers from Indonesia ministered at our church in February of 2000. I have fo read more..

19 May

Dr. Harold McNabb

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Our God is Not A Distant God

"Our God is not a distant God" Hosea 1:1-11 In our recent visit to the Grand Canyon we found various view points with views of the Colorado River nearly a mile below the rim. The river looks like a read more..

19 May

Dr. Harold McNabb

5431

"The Lord of the Redeemed"

"The Lord of the Redeemed" Hosea 11:1-11 In one of the BC comic strips, there are two ants; a big ant and a little ant. Little ant: "Dad, what mysterious force keeps me from being flung off into o read more..

The Medicine of Laughter: Spurgeon?s Humor

18 May

Missions

Pastor Tim

14630

The Medicine of Laughter: Spurgeon?s Humor

Some years ago there was a documented case in the British Medical Journal about a man who laughed himself well. He actually had a terminal illness, and through the employment of laughter therapy, he read more..

17 May

Guest Authors

Pastor Tim

7603

Is the Sinner's Prayer Effective?

Dear Friend, Usually I start my letter to you talking about an Ambassador skill that enables you to be knowledgeable, winsome, and present wisdom effectively. Here is the twist. Over the years I've b... read more..

15 May

Peggie's Den

Pastor Tim

12220

OHHH, GOD!

Grandpa, my dad, was a preacher--and often I would see him in prayer, sometimes prostrate on the floor, as he interceded before the Lord for the needs of his family, his congregation and his world!&nb... read more..