Category Archives: A Word From Charles

This morning we will be presenting what I call, The State of the Church.  We will take a brief look at 2011 and outline some goals and plans for the future.  I believe very strongly in the Restoration plea aspect … Continue reading →

There’s a story about a New York City policeman who was investigating a case.  He mis-dialed a number by mistake, he knew he mis-dialed but not wanting to be rude he waited for the person to answer and was going … Continue reading →

Dr Seuss has a book entitled, If I Ran the Zoo.  This is an election year and we are hearing a lot of, If I’m elected President…  If I were the President…  If I ran this country…  We went to … Continue reading →

Do you remember the times before work became work?  Maybe it was the time your dad let you paint?  Or, finally, after begging and begging he let you mow the lawn.  Or, maybe it was the day that you shoveled … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 2:14 has always been a fascinating verse to me: For we are the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.  I thought of that verse after picking up some 20 pizza … Continue reading →

What are your thoughts about Emily Post?  We all know her.  She is the final word on conduct.  We are always working on conduct, especially, when it comes to our kids and small children.  As we raise our kids we … Continue reading →

Having just experienced Eden week it was fun watching the mind of a 19 month child. I was amazed at how much she absorbed!  It had only been a month since we last saw her but she continues to grow.  We … Continue reading →

I came across this, supposedly written by Erma Bombeck.  I thought it an interesting piece to begin the new year… I had the meanest parents in all the world.  When I was 7 years old they dared to spank me … Continue reading →

Have you ever wondered why you should place your membership and become an active part of the church?   A For Better or For Worse cartoon struck me as interesting recently.  The young boy is building with blocks.  He adds … Continue reading →

   Have you ever felt lousy?  Often when coming down with something – the flu or a cold we start to feel bad before any of the symptoms appear.  Sometimes it is not a physical ailment that is bothering us.  … Continue reading →