Offering Talk for January 8 I love reading through the book of Proverbs to gain wisdom and insight. Proverbs was written by King Solomon, who was regarded as the wisest man of his day. He was also one of the wealthiest people of his day. His practical instructions in the book...
Offering Talk for January 1 Can you believe that Christmas is over and that this is the last Sunday of the year? As we approach the New Year, have you made any New Year's resolutions? Studies show that most resolutions are broken or forgotten within weeks. Part of the problem is that...
Offering Talk for December 25 I don’t know about you, but I needed Christmas for no other reason than to hear Christmas Carols! To me, they are uplifting to my spirit. I was going through carols the other day. Does anyone remember the carol I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day?...
We are exactly one week from Christmas! Does that evoke excitement or fear in you? For the kid in us, it evokes excitement. The adult in us worries about all that is left to do. Sadly, too many of us get caught up in the hustle and bustle of this...
I saw a study that reported the following about our Christmas shopping habits: 60% of US consumers start their Christmas shopping before December. How many of you are in that category? 62% of US shoppers buy gifts in the week before Christmas. How many fit here? 60% of shoppers in the US prefer...
A recent survey discovered that the last couple of years has made Americans significantly angrier, sadder, lonelier, and more worried. More than one-third reported feeling these emotions more strongly than before the pandemic. I'm sure we feel this way for multiple reasons, but one leading cause is the News. We...
The Apostle Paul wrote a letter to the church at Philippi. I want to read his greeting to that church. He writes in Philippians 1:3-6 “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your...
Can you believe that we are now into November? Where did this year go? Am I the only one who feels like it was just summer, and now here we are thinking turkey and Christmas shopping? Time really does fly. Can I ask you a personal question? How has your year...
How many of you are ready for the election to be over? I was ready for it to be over before it started! By the time you reach my age, it seems like you have heard all the promises from politicians of every party. “I promise to…, fill in the...
This might surprise you, but Halloween was not originally about trick or treating or candy. Like many of our holidays, Halloween is not what it once was. While the origin of Halloween is debated, we know that in the 8th century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1st as All Saint’s...
