Thanks to All Veterans

I don't know who wrote it, but it's certainly worth repeating: "It is the veteran, not the preacher, who has given you freedom of religion. It is the veteran, not the reporter, who has given you freedom of the press. It is the veteran, not the poet, who has given you freedom of speech. … Continue reading Thanks to All Veterans

Knowing the Shepherd

Russell McKinney writes The Disciple's Road; here is a recent post: Back in the day when orators were highly esteemed, a banquet was held for such a man. Following the banquet, he was asked to recite something for the pleasure of the guests. He agreed to do so and asked if anyone in the audience … Continue reading Knowing the Shepherd

Restoration IS Coming!

From Worthy Devotions: Deut 4:30-31: When thou art in tribulation, and all these things are come upon thee, even in the latter days, if thou turn to the LORD thy God, and shalt be obedient unto his voice (For the LORD thy God is a merciful God); he will not forsake thee, neither destroy thee, … Continue reading Restoration IS Coming!

What Changed?

When I was a kid in high school in Rural Missouri, every guy that had a pickup had a gun rack mounted in front of the back window where rested a shotgun or .22 rifle or a bow and arrows or fishing poles or maybe all 4. Most of us learned early on that you … Continue reading What Changed?

Guest Blog: A Walking Civil War

A Walking Civil War Posted on May 20, 2022 by Russell Mckinney on The Disciples Road William Barclay wrote, “Every man is a walking civil war. Within him there is the tension, the division, the battle between right and wrong, between good and evil, between passion and reason, between the instincts and the will.” Truer words … Continue reading Guest Blog: A Walking Civil War

It’s Never Too Late

From the Worthy Brief devotion this morning: Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the Lord while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the Lord, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For … Continue reading It’s Never Too Late

Boldness for Christ

From Worthy Devotions: Isaiah 52:7-8 How beautiful upon the mountains Are the feet of him who brings good news, Who proclaims peace, Who brings glad tidings of good things, Who proclaims salvation, Who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!" Your watchmen shall lift up their voices, With their voices they shall sing together; For they … Continue reading Boldness for Christ

Let The Redeemed Say So

Redeemed how I love to proclaim it Redeemed by the blood of the lamb Redeemed through his infinite mercy His child and forever I am. Redeemed and so happy in Jesus No language my rapture can tell I know that the light of his presence With me shall continually dwell. Refrain: Redeemed, redeemed, redeemed by … Continue reading Let The Redeemed Say So

Out of the Mouths of Babes

They had been married about as long as most people could remember. They married young, and had lived a long and good life. But she died. After the funeral was over, everyone had gone home, and he stayed with his daughter and her husband for a few days. One of those days, the littlest boy, … Continue reading Out of the Mouths of Babes

Native American Proverbs

Chief Sitting Bull: “If we must die, we die defending our rights.” “The white man knows how to make everything, but he does not know how to distribute it. Strangely enough, they have a mind to till the soil, but the love of possessions is a disease in them.” “I am a red man; if … Continue reading Native American Proverbs