by Jerry Long | Jan 1, 2023 | Inspiration
Of all the first days of the months of the year, January 1 carries the greatest burden of all day 1’s. Because January 1 is printed on a calendar with a brand new year, it carries the burden of the perception of new beginnings and fresh starts. With the change of the...
by Jerry Long | Dec 7, 2022 | Inspiration
Even though some retail stores have been displaying Christmas products since the middle of summer, now that we see December and its dates on our calendars, we can officially declare that Christmas is here. I want you to stop for a moment and recall the details of The...
by Jerry Long | Nov 1, 2022 | Inspiration
In just a few short weeks our nation will celebrate a day purposed for and dedicated to the giving of thanks – especially the giving of thanks to God for His bounteous blessings on our nation. In the name of expressing thanksgiving and gratitude, millions will gather...
by Jerry Long | Oct 4, 2022 | Inspiration
Recently after 54 years of excellent service, the dental bridge in my upper mouth split in half. Having to part with that bridge caused me to reminisce about how I lost my three front teeth when I was twelve years old. One day at school without knowing it a...
by Jerry Long | Sep 1, 2022 | Inspiration
It is the wise person who numbers his days, not for the sake of knowing the quantity of his life, but for the sake of inspiring in him a quality of life. “So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” A prayer of Moses; Psalm 90:12 (ESV) ...
by Jerry Long | Aug 9, 2022 | Inspiration
What is truth? A couple of months ago the student minister in the church where I serve on staff offered me an unexpected opportunity to address the 6th-12th graders in our student group. The reason it was so unexpected is that I haven’t worked directly with students...
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