Who’s Who – Jabez – February 13
February 13 – Jabez – I Chronicles 4:9-10 Jabez is unique as he is placed in a list of names that lasts for the first nine chapters of 1 Chronicles. Right in the middle of all the “begats” we find a brief pause as God emphasizes Jabez’s prayer. ...
Who’s Who – Enoch – January 2
January 2 – Enoch – Genesis 5:18-24 Enoch’s life stood out differently from all the others in this chapter in two ways. First, the phrase “Enoch walked with God” emphasizes his relationship with God was at a very high level. Second, the end of his life...Guess this Belongs to You
President Calvin Coolidge was a classic Vermonter, but not a classic politician. He was a man of few words, great common sense, and very strong character. Even after his presidency, he remained very popular with the American people. One of his traits was the ability...Losing by One-Sixth of a Vote
I once read about the time one-sixth of a vote kept a man from being governor. Back in 1874, each county in Missouri was represented by one delegate, providing it had a population of at least 500. Counties with less than that number were represented on a pro-rated...Don’t Settle for Less than the Best
The old saying is true: “Good is the enemy of best.” Take lighting for example. We’re all thankful for electric lights – life would be much more difficult without them. Yet in a city filled with artificial light, it’s hard to see the far...
