I heard Pastor Bob describe Brother Robert as the “nicest person” and “everybody liked him” but I love him. I love Brother Robert and his dear wife, Sister Mary! I first met him 25+ years ago, when I became an usher at our Church in La Vernia, and he and his brother Carlos trained me […]

I had to look up the “sum total” to make sure it meant what I thought. It means “the whole amount.” That came to mind while I was struggling to figure out what I was to write about Sister Betty who passed away at the age of 83. I wasn’t sure of her age until

1 John 3:1 says, “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God.” What exactly does that mean? I’ve seen some of what wealthy parents can do for their children. They have more of everything and get to do things that regular people can’t

I recently attended a memorial service for a man I’ve known for more than 30 years. After battling an extended illness, he finally passed away at only 63 years old. He left a beautiful wife behind who was sad to see him go but is thankful he is no longer suffering. His family spoke of

When I was in the military, I earned compensation time off. The rule was if I didn’t use it, I would lose it. Even though I had worked while others didn’t and the time off was rightfully mine, the opportunity to use it was for a limited time. I remember losing comp time again and