Perhaps you have heard of and even read about the 18th century missionary David Brainerd.  Recently I read the following … Continue reading Letters to a State, Volume 1, No. 3: On the Verge of Eternity

“I’ve been all over the world and I’ve never seen a statue of a critic.” ― Leonard Bernstein Don’t confuse complaints … Continue reading Spare the criticism, but a timely complaint is okay

“If you could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint.” __Edward Hopper ***** Remember… The big … Continue reading The Big Picture

“I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read … Continue reading Who repaired my television?

You can love being number one but that doesn’t mean you’re loved. Continue reading First, but not loved

4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in … Continue reading The troublesome thing about mercy

Three generations of Church of God credentialled Kemps – my dad (Harry R.), my son, Lee) and me.

This was the last time dad attended a State Minister’s Meeting. Continue reading Letters to a State, Volume 1, No. 2

“Why are you afraid?” _Jesus, (Matthew 8:26) “I will put my trust in the Lord.” _King David, (Psalm 11:1) ***** … Continue reading Sleepless nights

“Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil and you’re a thousand miles from the corn field.” __Dwight … Continue reading Just before you take that next step…