Harold E. Kohn was from Michigan. I still lived in my native Ohio when I discovered him. He was a fellow pastor, writer, lover of nature and Michigander. Once a year the Public Library of Mt. Vernon, Ohio had a generous sale to rid themselves of their discarded books. It was a bit of an annual holiday for me.

Del Fehsenfeld was a friend. He always had time to help me. Watch this.

I pray that God will allow me to preach faithfully and biblically as long as I preach. It is a wonderful and sacred trust and people need it. Watch this clip:

On Wednesday night at Evangel the young people stay after the meeting to play. Moms sit by the fireplace in the lobby and talk. Little children play at their feet. I sometimes stop and talk with the moms and greet the children. Last week little Gabby was playing there. She is a tiny, adorable, three-year-old.

My Palm Sunday message: A story Jesus told. Three stories behind his story.
At the end of my message I make a feeble attempt to quote S. M. Lockeridge…

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11:00 AMKen Pierpont; Luke 19:11-27

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It is a wonderful, sunny, Friday morning. I have opened the blinds wide and I am looking out on Blakely “Creek” through my window waiting for the brown trees along the drain to show their spring colors. I was out on a delightful call yesterday and noticed that things are right on the edge bursting into bloom. There is even a hint of green in the grass. They tell me there are eagles in a wildlife refuge not far from here. I am going to see them this spring.

Here is a verbatim quote from a church web site:
Saturday, April 4th, from 1-5 pm in the basement kitchen
Hosted by Ben Krupnick and his dad, Bruce
Home Beer Brewing 101 is a 3-4 hour seminar where we will teach you the basics of brewing your own beer. It is intended for 1st time brewers, but the experience would certainly be enhanced with the accompaniment of more serious brew masters. We will be brewing 5 gallons of beer and could accommodate a couple more batches if anyone is interested in bring their …

It does not take much of a nudge when God the Holy Spirit is using the Word of God to encourage young couples to do what they are spiritually inclined to do.
Here is an interesting and worthwhile link for young couples.