FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekJohn 8:12 says “I am the light of the world. He who follows me will not walk in darkness, but have the light of life. If you were asked “Are you saved?,” how would you answer?  If you say I don’t know for sure or I hope so you are walking in darkness.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole “No, no, no!” My tormentor, er, teacher seemed a tad irritated. “It’s hold down the command and shift keys together, then, without letting go of them, you press that key, THEN, this key. After that is when you hit the ampersand. It’s so simple.”I felt sorry for the kid.

FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekIt was good to be back today after a serious plumping problem kept us away last week. The message “The Battle is On” was taken from 2nd Corinthians 10: 1-6. When a war is on the horizon a War Room is created to plan strategies.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole It was the great philosopher Betty White who observed, “It’s not easy being a mom. If it were easy, fathers would do it.”I’ve been thinking about moms lately. Next week is my mom’s birthday. I can’t tell you what number but it’s the one with double eights in the frosting.

FAITH & VALUES

Butler Christ CommunityGreetings friends, have you ever wondered what defines you as a Christian?Pastor Ron spoke to us from 1 Peter 2:1-10 on Sunday about what it means to be a Christian.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole The cardboard box whapped against the rungs as I dragged it behind me up the ladder. “I don’t think this is a good idea.”“It’s a perfect idea,” said Ollie, my third cousin twice removed, but not removed far enough to keep me from getting folded, spindled, stapled or mutilated.

FAITH & VALUES

Butler Christ CommunityGreetings friends. Do you read the Bible? I hope you don’t just read the words, but live them too.Pastor Ron spoke to us on Sunday from John 3 25-36. He challenged us to trust the Word, accept it and believe it!The men are planning a prayer breakfast in the near future.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. ColeI folded the ancient, still dryer-warm T-shirt. My late wife would have thrown it away years and several dozen stains ago.Not me. You just don’t part with a well-ventilated, well-broken-in treasure like that. It takes a lot of work to get T-shirts this comfy.The logo was faded.

FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekMessage Sunday, was from Isiah 53. We also had communion this morning. Bro. Greg shared the importance of this tradition. The bread represents Christ's body and the juice represents His blood that was shed on the cross for all of us. Bro.