Heaven

Heaven (1) by Pat McIntosh Sometimes even a question that seems to be a simple one can be quite complex. A few questions along these lines involve heaven. Is there a heaven? Where is it? What is heaven like? Who … Continue reading

Dangers to Growth

Dangers to Growth by Pat McIntosh In continuing to think about growth and our plans for such growth, it will be wise to look at the dangers we might encounter. While traveling overseas for mission work, we thought about the … Continue reading

Enemies to Growth

Enemies to Growth by Pat McIntosh The church, throughout the New Testament, is described as the body of Christ. This is true in form as well as in function. Bodies are designed to live, act and work. It is natural … Continue reading

Preparing To Grow

Preparing to Grow by Pat McIntosh Anyone who has attempted to grow a garden of vegetables or planted flowers knows that you don’t just walk out your back door and throw seeds on the ground. Preparations have to be made. … Continue reading

Do Not Fear

Do Not Fear by Pat McIntosh  We are all born with at least two fears: the fear of falling and the fear of noise. We soon develop many more, depending largely upon our culture or personality. It would be interesting … Continue reading

Parenting with Purpose

Parenting with Purpose by Pat McIntosh There are few areas in which people become more emotionally responsive than discussing their children and how to raise them. The debate on “spanking” continues to rage. There are those who, often heatedly, defend … Continue reading