God’s Promises by Pat McIntosh “I promise.” Many have heard and used that statement, probably numerous times in our lives. We have uttered those words and failed to fulfill our promise, disappointing others. We have been disappointed when people failed … Continue reading
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Attitude by Pat McIntosh They now call it a “Mr. Myagi” moment. In the movie The Karate Kid the major character in the show learned a valuable lesson about attitude. He was given menial tasks (sanding a wood floor, waxing … Continue reading
Danger! by Pat McIntosh Very few words or phrases get our attention like “look out!” or “danger!” These words are designed to call our attention to something that will bring us harm or put us in harm’s way. In the … Continue reading
Resolutions Let’s see, fireworks, black-eyed peas, playing games until midnight, football games, the Rose Bowl Parade and resolutions; yes, it must be a new year. Each of us has our own traditions that we enjoy on this holiday. I didn’t … Continue reading
Family by Pat McIntosh For me, Christmas is not about the gifts or the food and I place no spiritual significance on the occasion. It is about family. Our jobs and schools usually provide us ample opportunity to get together … Continue reading
They Wouldn’t Bend, Bow or Burn by Pat McIntosh One of the greatest biblical examples of faith we have involves three teenaged young men: Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. They were taken captive to Babylon with Daniel and other young men. … Continue reading
What Our Children Should Know by Pat McIntosh Sometimes I think children know too much today. There are things that are common knowledge today that were spoken of only in private 30 years ago. The internet has provided more opportunities … Continue reading
What Are These Stones? by Pat McIntosh In Joshua 4:19-24 we find an interesting scene involving the laying of twelve stones to commemorate the great event of the crossing of the Jordan River. In that text it is indicated that … Continue reading