Lord Robert Baden-Powell (known as B-P) of Gilwell (1857-1941) was a decorated soldier, talented artist, actor and free-thinker. Best known during his military career for his spirited defense of the small South African township of Mafeking during the Boer War, he was soon to be propelled to extraordinary fame as the Founder of Scouting. He…
DetailsSo many marriages are going to Hell in a basket! There are so many snares to tear and shred a marriage. With the whole concept of love between a man and a woman being corrupted through pornographic “sex-sells” advertising, movies, magazines, the Internet to name a few. The title of this blog grabbed your attention,…
DetailsFire can be useful. Boil a billy, cook and provide warmth. But fire, without thought or wisely handled, can be a destroyer. Fire is a fascinating creature to watch. The tiniest flicker of flame gives it life and it quickly can grow to an inferno given the right circumstances. The thrill of lighting a match,…
DetailsMany years ago I was helping the during the Red Cross Appeal. Our small church decided that we would help by manning several major intersections in our community to help raise the funds. I gained some interesting insights into people during this time. Now while this wasn’t always the case, I found that the bigger…
DetailsWisdom is not as elusive as it seems. The Book of Proverbs is a pure work of Wisdom. Yesterday we discovered that: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge…Proverbs 1:7 And in Chapter Two, King Solomon gives us the formula to understand the fear of the Lord and to find the knowledge…
DetailsMan was created in the image of God. God created man, man is creative. We have amazing abilities to find solutions. Some of the greatest breakthroughs for mankind was made by men and women who believed in God and looked to Him for inspiration and knowledge. A few that come to mind are business people…
DetailsHave you ever met a most charismatic person who just oozes beauty or charm? Leaders are sometimes selected based on their good looks, charisma and charm. Celebrities woo their fans through the lens of a media willing to sell them as a star. But is it really good enough? Are they just good at putting…
DetailsWhen I was young and just married, I was very selfish and foolish. I loved my wife but more for what I got from her. She was in the same category as owning a brand new car! I kinda figured that she was just a woman and was there to serve my every need. This…
DetailsYesterday we saw how 1,376,284,234 Laws can be condensed into just 1 Law! – a simple command from God. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:14 For most of us this can be a real challenge because our sinful nature demands more attention than…
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