by sworel | Jan 21, 2019 | 2019, Musings
What is the most significant acquisition you have ever made? Has any purchase fundamentally change in your life? Well, I have a story to share. Back in the summer of 1969 (sounds like the lyrics to a great Motown song!), I bought an inexpensive Bible for $1.65 and...
by sworel | Jan 14, 2019 | 2019, Musings
Like most people, I prefer things to be predictable, orderly, well thought out in advance and well communicated. I am the same way when it comes to spiritual challenges. I know that God is ultimately in control, but I would love it if He would allow me to give some...
by sworel | Jan 7, 2019 | 2019, Musings
If you read the front page of the newspaper (or more likely, the lead article in your news feed), you will become convinced that 2019 may be one of the worst years in a long time. Recession talk abounds. Immigration issues are overwhelming our government. Jobs are...
by sworel | Dec 31, 2018 | 2018, Musings
Some 49 years ago, I began my spiritual journey with Christ. And like most journeys, there have been a number of “seasons” associated with my growth. As I look back, I think my “favorite” might have been the season when it first dawned on me that God eagerly expected...
by sworel | Dec 24, 2018 | 2018, Musings
It is amazing how differently Christmas is celebrated all around the world. In many places on the continent of Africa, families do not have resources with which to give gifts. So they gather together for marathon length nativity plays. They start with creation and end...
by sworel | Dec 17, 2018 | 2018, Musings
It’s the Christmas season and there is wonderful music wafting all around us. The song, “Little Drummer Boy” was playing in my car the other day so I stopped and listened to the words. The phrase, “our finest gifts we bring” caught my attention. I began asking myself...
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