LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole As often happened, my weird cousin Ollie and I were bored and looking for something to do that wouldn’t get us yelled at again.Ollie tossed a pebble at the side of the barn.

FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekWe started the day with sunrise service and breakfast afterwards.Worship service, scripture came from John 20. “He is Alive!” People have a hard time believing in something they can’t see.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole              I bought new plants for my fish aquarium. I also picked up gravel, rocks and a couple decorations.I hope my fish like it.When I get fish.And when I get an aquarium.I added a box of fish food to my aquatic hope chest.

FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekIt was good to have the family of our beloved deceased friend, Frances Blackburn, with us today. This is an annual tradition for them. A way to honor her memory.Scripture was Luke 24:13-35. It was pointed out that we are as guilty as the Sanhedrin and Pontus Pilot.

FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekDue to rising water and flooding making it hard for some members to get here it was decided that we should cancel services this past week.However, members were helping some of our church family and friends who were affected.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. ColeDecades ago, folk singer Jim Croce taught me a series of life lessons.

Paddlin’ with Thaxton

By Jim Thaxton For those who experienced it, the devastating flood of 1997 left indelible marks on their lives.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole That little fort in the apple tree took us kids on many adventures across the known — and unknown — galaxy.It wasn’t much of a fort, really.

FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekLuke 22:14-23 talks about the Lord's Supper. It talks about fellowship with Him before He suffers on the cross and ultimately dies for us.Some people think they don’t need to go to church to worship God and that may be true.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole I pulled the blanket tighter around my shoulders. It was Saturday and I sat on my apartment balcony watching the rain.Soggy thoughts swished around my brain.