Given January 1, 2016 As we begin this new year, I feel the need to clarify the above statement for my new viewers. I begin each blog post with the word “Given” and a date. This blog came about from inspirations I received while praying, listening to preaching or just…
Author: Bill
Retired from education in 2007 but back to work in 2008. Retired again in 2010, back directing a Foster Grandparent Program in 2011, retired for the third time in December 2015. Now to see what God has for me next.
Why Do We Have Christmas – Part 3
Given December 20, 2015 While in Bethlehem for the census, Mary gave birth to Jesus in the stable where they had to spend the night. She wrapped Jesus in long cloths and placed him in a manger on the hay that was there for the animals to eat. Out in…
Why Do We Have Christmas? – Part 2
Given December 13, 2015 God’s plan to save the world involved a young woman named Mary who was engaged to a carpenter named Joseph. Over 2000 years ago, God sent his angel Gabriel to Mary with a message. “Mary, God really likes you and wants you help Him with something.” …
Why Do We Have Christmas?
Given November 2014 (This is written in simple language which might be good to share with your kids or grandkids.) God created the earth, created Adam and Eve and put them in the Garden of Eden to live. He told them to be the overseers of the Garden and take…
The Power of Unity
Given October 31, 2015 “Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.” (Matthew 18:19). Two of you. What if there were five of us, fifty, or a congregation of 200+? …