by Bill Farley | Nov 30, 2009 | Uncategorized
David wrote that a righteous man is one who “swears to his own hurt and does not change” (Psalm 15:4). These words go beyond the righteous man. They describe God. Even when the cost is off the charts, God keeps his promises. In Gen 3:15 he promised a...
by Bill Farley | Nov 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
A person visited our church recently. “Are you a Christian? I asked.” “I have been a Christian for many years.” “Where do you normally go to church?” ” I don’t go anywhere. I don’t believe in church. You...
by Bill Farley | Nov 26, 2009 | Uncategorized
My Blackberry went down two days ago. Verizon sent me a new one. I am thankful. However, while trying to reprogram the new Blackberry, I ran into major obstacles. Instead of responding with thanksgiving and grace, I threw a hissy-fit (Old English for temper tantrum)....
by Bill Farley | Nov 20, 2009 | Uncategorized
According to Douglas Schuuran, professor at St. Olaf’s College, the American family is in trouble. In his book Vocation, on pages 104-05, he cites the following disturbing figures. “For children ages six to twelve, between one in three and one in five girls, and...
by Bill Farley | Nov 16, 2009 | Uncategorized
Perspective is everything. A ten year old’s perspective is limited. His world is his family, and maybe his grade school. Life seems very long. Old age is another world. He can’t even imagine it. A three month summer vacation is an eternity. Time moves...