2 Peter 2:1–2 - "But there were false prophets among the people just as there will be false prophets among you who will introduce heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord, and... — Updated 9/22/2023

I'm not much of a gardener, let me make that clear. But last year I decided to at least give gardening a try. So I started out small and was encouraged by my moderate success. A... — Updated 9/22/2023

You know Lord, You are the Creator - so you know that autumn arrives on Saturday, according to several of the calendars hanging around here. Several friends have mentioned that, to... — Updated 9/22/2023

"If you've been walking the same old road for miles and miles; if you've been hearing the same old voice, tell the same old lies; if you're trying to fill the same old holes... — Updated 9/22/2023

     [1 Thessalonians 2:16] The affection with which Paul writes to the Thessalonians is evident in his words. He compares himself and his fellow workers to a mother caring for... — Updated 9/15/2023

You know, Lord, sometimes unusual things happen when groups of gals get together. While enjoying tea on the patio, Lesha spoke up: "You know - a friend called, said Missy had lost... — Updated 9/15/2023

Isaiah 57:2 "Those who walk uprightly enter into peace" Out our way, we know about switching leads. At the canter it is important for the horse to know its leads. The top horses can... — Updated 9/8/2023

(See Habakkuk 2:1-2) It's a vivid picture: A walled city in vast, open countryside. A tower high above from which one can see all around. Is the enemy approaching or is that a band... — Updated 9/8/2023

You know Lord, looking back to a time in our life, to someone who encouraged and helped us along our way, Lord, You may be calling us to do the same for someone in our life who... — Updated 9/8/2023

Matthew 15:14 - Do not listen to them, for they are blind guides. And if the blind lead the blind, will not both fall into the ditch? Out our way, as you may recall, we often have... — Updated 9/1/2023

Let me tell you a story about a very wealthy rancher who lived a long time ago. He and his wife had 10 children, a thriving ranch teeming with herds and flocks. In one day, this... — Updated 9/1/2023

We count the days and then the weeks - though 'lone-ness' feels like years. A picture, dream, or special thought is sure to bring on tears. As parent, child, sibling, or spouse;... — Updated 9/1/2023

Out our way, we know that "There ain't a horse that can't be rode, and there ain't a cowboy that can't be throwed." I have ridden with and known a number of folk working livestock... — Updated 8/25/2023

I am a circuit riding pastor ... not on a trustworthy horse but in a well-used, but reliable Toyota Tacoma or Subaru Forester, depending upon the road conditions. Each Sunday, I... — Updated 8/25/2023

You know Lord, there are "rules" everywhere you look, everywhere you go, everything you try to do, there always seems to be rules. On the road, at the border, and at work, there... — Updated 8/25/2023

Luke 16:19-31 Out our way, there are many cattle trails crossing the pastures, but only one large road leading from the upper to lower pasture and back again. One fall, as winter... — Updated 8/18/2023

The Scripture readings that we are using for this Sunday, Aug. 20, are as follows: First reading - Isaiah 56:1-6 Second reading - Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 Gospel reading - Matthew... — Updated 8/18/2023

You know Lord, camping friends shared about gazing up into a night sky lit with stars - way too many to count. E. K. mentioned seeing a mesmerizing sight, but what had their focus... — Updated 8/18/2023

2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Out our way, reasoning with jug-headed cows and mule-headed horses is considered a waste of time. You can train a horse up to point and some are pretty sharp.... — Updated 8/11/2023

(See Habakkuk 2:1-2) It's a vivid picture: A walled city in vast, open countryside. A tower high above from which one can see all around. Is the enemy approaching or is that a band... — Updated 8/11/2023