FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekWe are so blessed to have so many young people here. Vickie Carr gave a story for them called “The Monkey in the Lions Den.” We also want to thank Steve and Vickie Carr for opening their home to  us for our Fall Festival and hayride.The message was from Matthew 2:13-23.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole No, I am not caught in unhealthy eating habits. I am preparing for winter the way all those nature shows taught.Take, for example, the walrus. He’s a big ol’ guy with whiskers — like me.The walrus survives the winter cold with a thick layer of fat under his skin.

FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekThis week’s message “God Provides All” was taken from Matthew 6:25-33. As humans we tend to worry about an abundance of different things. Health, food, clothes, bills etc.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. ColeThe day was new and I was up and off like a herd of turtles — with arthritis.There are annoying people who pop out of bed in the morning like breakfast pastries in the toaster.

FAITH & VALUES

Butler Christ CommunityGreetings friends. It was our great pleasure to welcome back to the pulpit our dear friend Ron Redden and Judy.

FAITH & VALUES

Butler Christ CommunityGreetings friends, have you heard the old saying "Let go and Let God?" Well God does want you to let go, let go of your feelings of unforgiving. After all when Peter asked Jesus how many times we are to forgive our brother, Jesus replied seventy times seven.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole When my friend Laura sent a message the other day, I was unable to offer an immediate response. I zapped her a quick message: “I’ll get back to you later.”By “later,” I meant later that afternoon.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. ColeIgnoring others at the breakfast table didn’t begin with smartphones. My brothers and I grew up ignoring each other by reading the back of cereal boxes.“Ignore” might be too strong of a word.

FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekJeremiah 18 talks about the Potters Hands. Just as a potter molds and makes dishes etc. the Lord is the potter who molded and made us according to His image.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole When I turned Sweet 16 a half century ago, a gorgeous upperclassman named Laura kissed me on the cheek in the high school band room. That kiss had me flying high the rest of the day.When I turned Sweet 66, I took a nap.