2003 06/22/08

I was listening to my son a number of years ago when he was about 8 years old and he was having a debate with two of his friends about whose dad is the greatest. He didn't know that I was eavesdropping, but I heard one of the friends start the boasting by saying, "My dad is a poet. He makes lots of money writing poems. He just starts a few words on a page, sends it in and they send him $50."

2002 06/15/08

It is easy to get weighed down with life's problems. We look at society and see what is happening today and it is very easy to get discouraged.

2001 06/08/08

I recently had a lot of fun here on a Sunday in between church services. It was after church service and we recorded my conversations with several people.

2000 06/01/08

"For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord; plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11) Today we live in a changing world. We have new technology.

1999 05/25/08

Twenty-nine years ago today I delivered a message entitled, "I Am The American Flag." The world has changed dramatically in these years, but the sentiment is as strong now as it was then. The American Flag makes a statement...

1998 05/18/08

Here we are, in a different time that we’ve ever lived through before in the United States of America. And I detect a spreading pessimism that isn’t exactly healthy to any society. So I want to dedicate my morning message today to the late Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, my mentor.

1997 05/11/08

Our scripture verse today is from the book of Philippians, chapter 4 beginning with the sixth verses in our new Power for Life Bible. Do not be anxious about anything. But in every situation by prayer and petition with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7)

1996 05/04/08

Today, I will preach from the book of Isaiah, which is a fabulous book in the bible. The book of Isaiah is actually divided into two sections; the section of judgment and the section of comfort.

1995 04/27/08

Last week we talked about fear, overcoming our fear with faith and we learned a new verse. "I have not given you a spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7)