LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole Among the greatest masters of camouflage in nature are the chameleon, the octopus and anything left on the stairs.The chameleon can change colors. The octopus not only changes colors, but textures as well.Stuff left on the stairs simply turns invisible. It must.

FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekThe message “Have You Been Selected” was from Matthew 4:12-15. Jesus is selecting His disciples. He chose fishermen, but now they would become Fishers of Men. What has God selected for you to do for Him.

FAITH & VALUES

(Due to early press for the previous week’s edition, some churches may include two articles.) Butler Christ Community(11/25) • Greetings friends. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.You know the old saying, "Don’t sweat the small stuff?" That’s exactly the way Christians should look at life.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole “I would agree with you,” my former friend said, “but then we’d both be wrong.”“This is why I talk to myself so much,” I shot back. “It’s the only way I can have a conversation with someone who’s intelligent.

FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekWe had a packed house this week. Lots of visitors with families. Scripture Matthew 3:13-17 “The Baptism of Jesus,” was selected as we started the service with the baptism of Kyle Florer. We thank God for him and need to walk alongside him in this new journey.

FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekIt was an exciting day when the Holy Spirit lead Kyle Florer to go forward and accept Jesus Christ as his Savior asking to be baptize in His name and become a part of the Blanket Creek family. We welcome him and his family with open arms and love.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole I tugged the weighted blanket tightly across my shivering shoulders. If I could figure out how to toss another log onto the electric fireplace, I would.I reread the articles. Nope, it hadn’t been the cold-induced hallucination of a numbed brain.

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.