Monthly Archives: February 2021

Learning from other’s mistakes . . . or not

Learning from other’s mistakes . . . or not

George Santayana said: "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it".  It might be more accurate to say, "Those who don't learn from the past are condemned to repeat it" because it is possible to know something without really benefitting from that knowledge.  I'm afraid I can testify that it happens a…
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How do you handle success?

How do you handle success?

We often hear that difficult times are what reveals a person's true character, but I think that prosperous times might be just as telling, just as likely to produce a fall.  How a person handles success and prosperity is just as telling of there character than how they handle a trial.  Maybe more so. In…
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Taking the Good News to Children

Taking the Good News to Children

But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 19:14 NKJV) This passage emphasizes the high view Jesus had of children and the importance of us having the same.  Jesus loves kids and calls us to care for them and…
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Getting the Word Out

Getting the Word Out

It's extremely valuable and meant for everyone; but some countries don't allow it.  In spite of it's universal nature, some countries can't get it.  Here in America, however, it can be found free online or for $1 at your local Dollar Tree.  What is it?  God's Word, the Bible. We often don't realize the treasure…
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