What’s taking these brownies so long to bake? I wondered. It was the fifth time I’d opened the oven door and peered inside—but after forty-five minutes, my lovingly greased pan of butterscotch brownies was still bubbling in a state of molten goo. Stumped, I began retracing my steps. I checked the recipe again and discovered… Continue Reading
When I was in elementary school, my parents and teachers realized I was having difficulty reading. My parents contacted a local tutor and drove me to her home every week, where she patiently taught me to read. With her help I actually became a very good reader and developed my ability to recall what I… Continue Reading
Some years ago I learned that my appreciation of a subject was directly related to how much I knew about it. I first realized this when I took on the responsibility to help build an old-fashioned-looking covered bridge, which would span the creek that runs near the Founder’s Home at The Way International Headquarters. As… Continue Reading
Very early on in my quest for a knowledge of God and His Word, I read something by Dr. Victor Paul Wierwille, the Founding President of The Way International. He wrote, “The one great requirement of every Biblical student is to rightly divide the Word of Truth. The Bible, the Word of God in its… Continue Reading
As the Author of life, God gave us the Word of Life. We now have the unique opportunity and esteemed privilege to be workmen of His life-giving Word. We can be faithful laborers in God’s Word, building for ourselves a greater and greater understanding of His masterful Scriptures. As we gain this understanding, we can… Continue Reading
We all make choices each and every day. Do I wear the red or blue shirt to the office? Will I have water or sweet tea with lunch? Do I really need that piece of pie for dessert? It looks and smells so good! Our lives are filled with choices, but there is one choice… Continue Reading
When I was fourteen years old, I walked into the local trading stamp redemption center with great purpose and confidence. I was carrying twenty-eight completely filled books of trading stamps, the exact number required to purchase what I wanted—a brand-new fishing rod and reel. I proudly walked up to the clerk and said, “Here are… Continue Reading
Springtime in my father’s flower garden was always a joyous sight for me as a child. I especially enjoyed watching the brightly colored butterflies flitter among the fragrant, sunbathed flowers. The butterflies looked so free, and that inspired me to think about how I could be free, living the way they did with every need… Continue Reading
Did you ever have something stolen from you? If you have, like me, I’m sure you didn’t like it. Nobody does. When I was a college student, someone broke into my apartment when I wasn’t home. They stole my bicycle, my record player, and my record albums. When I came home from work and… Continue Reading
The Word of God has integrity! That’s a bold statement. How can I say that? I can say that the Word of God has integrity because I have looked into the Word of God to help me understand this great reality. I have believed it and seen God’s promises come to pass in my… Continue Reading