Author Archives: drbob76

Sometimes I find a quote from a person whose biography is impossible to find. But from the language used by this writer, it appears that he wrote this over one-hundred years ago when sailing boats were the main source of … Continue reading →

JESUS FINALLY SHOWED UP There was something in this short story that caused me to reflect on how a child understands what we as parents mean when we talk about our church, the preacher’s message, and special days on which … Continue reading →

I watched a video depicting this story the other day and it really impacted me, so I thought I’d share it with you. A father came home very tired and aggravated by a bad day at work. No sooner did … Continue reading →

THE STORY OF AN EMPTY EGG When I discovered this story, it listed no author, so there is no one to whom I can give credit for sharing this heart-touching story about Easter. I hope its message reaches your heart … Continue reading →

There are a number of great quotes in which eagles are compared with chickens, crows, turkeys and even dogs. So I decided to add one of my own that reads: “You can’t soar high like an eagle if your head … Continue reading →

GOD JUST WANTS TO HOLD YOUR HAND The lady who wrote this touching story did not attach her name, but having worked in a hospital as a chaplain it sounds very credible to me. It’s not so much the story, … Continue reading →

Ovid (BC 43-17 AD), writer of classic ancient Roman poetry said this in one of his poems in Latin: “Materiae autem praestet, opus fac.” As we all know, that our understanding in English all depends on the translator. John Dryden … Continue reading →

I JUST SAW JESUS! When I read this story I found myself thinking whether I should take this as a made-up fishing tale or to accept it as another one of those miracles that only a child’s faith is able … Continue reading →

TO ALL MY READERS AND FACEBOOK FRIENDS I have some good news to share with you. A few months ago, during a Governors Meeting of the Phrear School of Theology where I am privileged to serve as an Academic Officer … Continue reading →

Last Sunday my wife and I enjoyed listening to Pastor Stephen Arterburn, from Indiana deliver an inspiring and humorous teaching on “Changing the Way You Think About Love. So I wanted to share it with you. I hope you enjoy … Continue reading →