Unity is Not…
John’s gospel records our Lord’s High Priestly petition in which he prayed that we, his followers, would be united. This is how he worded it, “May they [t...
Category: Thoughts from Tom
Pace Yourself
Pace yourself. That’s wisdom suitable for a seasoned athlete…or any Christian. With the COVID-delayed 2020 Summer Olympics beginning this month, many Americans ...
Influential Elders
My father served as an elder in my hometown congregation for decades. He and the men who served with him had a huge impact on my life, an impact that followed ...
The Best Things in Life
Have you ever considered what you would have if you didn’t own a thing? Look at the beauty of nature around us; only God could paint such a glorious scene...
Have You Thought About Ice?
Ice – amazing, isn’t it, how something so simple as frozen water can bring our lives to a screeching halt. And while we regret the impact of icy roads, sl...
February Challenge: Express the Love of God in Your Life
In the early days of 2021’s second month, our attention can be drawn to several special days. Perhaps it’s February 2nd and an overgrown, pampered, weather-pre...
Through the Eyes of a Child
December is a wonderful time of year. Yes, I know, it gets cold in the hills and hollers of southern Indiana. And yes, I know, we could get a big sn...
Don’t Worry; Be Faithful
Are you a worrier? Is today simply a stress rehearsal for tomorrow? Do you chew your nails? Do you experience the occasional butterfly in your...
Indiana Splendor
ight now, the air feels crisp and fresh; the sunlight a bit brighter. To drive through the woods and forests in the weeks ahead is to visit nature’s museum of a...