Category Archives: A Word From Charles

When Fred Meijer died there were several tributes to him for what he had done in the Grand Rapids area.  Many of the things he did will live on for years to come.  The Meijer Heart Center as a part … Continue reading →

What would you think of a person who said that he wanted to serve the Lord for a half of a year?  Actually I think there are many people who do serve the Lord about half the time.  The older … Continue reading →

In Jude 12 we read about love feasts. What is a love feast? Though not 100% sure, we think they were basically like pot lucks we have today. The Easy To Read version says the special meals you share together. … Continue reading →

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 →