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As I was preparing this newsletter, I recalled the scripture phrase: “The first will be last and the last will be first.” It’s one of those sayings of Jesus that is quite well-known, and yet maybe needs some… Read More

With so many changes going on in our country and around the world, and so much to pray for, it is no surprise that many Christians and churches only rarely focus on missions. We are all SO familiar… Read More

As we start into this new year of 2025, many of us are aware of a more positive feeling and anticipation of upcoming changes in our country. There is no doubt that, whether it be through fact-checking of… Read More

One of the fun things we like to do at Christmas with our twin grandkids is go see the beautiful lights at the Anne Marie Sculpture Gardens here in Southern Maryland. It is a truly amazing display of… Read More

Here in the USA the past few months have been a real test for most people. Perhaps never before has our nation been so polarized – with strong rhetoric and heated discussions on so many serious issues that… Read More

The past few weeks Gerald and I with a few friends have been studying what the Word teaches about the Holy Spirit. There are probably 1,000s of books, teachings and bible studies on the Holy Spirit, sometimes with… Read More

Gerald and I have been talking with some friends about doing a more in-depth bible study of the Holy Spirit. I was thinking how, when I was a very new Christian, I heard preaching about the various spiritual… Read More

This summer has been basically a good one for our granddaughter Lily – she has been able to enjoy several family trips out to local historical areas, beaches and even the National Zoo in DC. I believe her… Read More

My week-long trip to Guatemala at the end of June with a group from our church was very successful in so many ways, and I do thank you all for your prayers! As with any overseas visit, it… Read More

Mark 16:17 is a famous passage that starts: “These signs shall follow those who believe….” And ends in verse 20 with; “And the disciples went everywhere and preached, and the Lord worked through them, confirming what they said… Read More