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The Measure of a Man
It’s easy to believe that success or popularity equals “manhood”. But do not be deceived! The God who created you and knows you intimately, looks beneath the surface into the recesses of the heart, and what really matters is what he sees in there...
Milk Bone Religion
Joe attends church dutifully, even volunteering as an usher once in a while. Joe’s wife, Christy, has been praying faithfully for her husband since she became a believer a couple years ago. They have two children together – six year old Collin and...
The Best Emergency Service in the Universe
Last weekend was a real Montana winter event, wasn’t it? It is amazing to be bundled up and outside when the temperatures are 30 below and the wind is blowing. But, when I do go out in that cold, I am equipped for it. To go out unprepared is to i...
Forgiveness Is The Medication For Your Soul
Matthew 6:14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly father will also forgive you. What do you do to cure yourself when you are physically ill? When you are sick, you will be told by your doctor to take your...
Stay Alert in 2024!
The following is an article I wrote for the January 8, 2015, paper. Although the names of some politicians may have changed, the deficit number and pork spending has sky-rocketed, and my main points are still valid I think. I hope that the people of...
Obituary: James Carl Walters
JAMES CARL WALTERS - 1941-2023 A visitor who stayed in Montana almost 14 years to enjoy the beauty around Cascade. A successful traditional Bow Hunter, he also enjoyed just observing the wildlife and...
Sanctification
Decades ago I heard this quip from a fellow Christian: "The nature you nurture is the one that will grow." Two verses that paraphrase this quote are Rom. 8:13 "for if you are living in accord with the flesh, you are going to die; but if by the...
What Child Is This?
The Prophet Isaiah answers the question raised by the favorite Christmas Carol, “What Child is This?” He is “Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace,” (Isaiah 9.6). Each name unlocks aspects of our Messiah’s character...
"Rome"-ing about at Christmastime
I must admit, I have always had a small case of wanderlust. I love to see new places, meet new people, and experience new things. Recently, I was blessed to travel with two of my adult kids to Italy....
Obituary: Ruth Ann Comer Fayler
Ruth Fayler, 88, died December 7, 2023 surrounded by her daughters following a long battle with cancer. Services are 1 o'clock Friday, December 15, 2023 at Croxford & Sons Funeral Home, with burial in...
Pride
Philippians 2:7 says that Jesus made himself of no reputation. He emptied himself of self. As some theologians explain it, Jesus voluntarily and temporarily laid aside some of his rights and privileges as God the Son when he came to Earth. Think...
Marriage, Divorce & Renewal, Part IV
Reflecting on my teen years, I recalled a spiritual decision I had made to offer my life to God in Christian vocation. I had never forgotten that. In fact, I was lately thinking on that decision and was considering a career in Christian counseling...
First Baptist Church of Cascade's Operation Christmas Child 2023
The First Baptist Church of Cascade spent last Wednesday learning about giving and doing for others during the annual Operation Christmas Child box packing party. This is the 12th year that the...
Thank You from Ulm Church
The Ulm Church wanted to thank everyone who donated shoe boxes or supplies to Operation Christmas Child. We ended up with 57 boxes. The Truth Trackers youth group helped put together 30 some of them...
It's Not Too Late For Some Social Change
This fall we have had some wonderful weather in my opinion. I guess we could have had a bit more snow, it definitely helps for hunting. But these warmer days have been quite enjoyable. Not having to drive in icy and wintery conditions is good. But...
Marriage, Divorce & Renewal, Part III
Unable to find a remedy, I let go of the steering wheel — both hands. I grabbed the door handle with my left hand and the safety belt clasp with my right. I had every intent of jumping. A nanosecond of doubt flashed a vision of me slipping when I j...
Wheels for the World
Wheels for the World was started by a young lady, Johnny Eareckson Taylor, who has been in a wheelchair since childhood. Bob Radcliff became involved in the ministry about 10 years ago, when he was a...
Marriage, Divorce & Renewal Part 2
When I got back to our apartment two weeks later, Cynthia was gone. Her father and a friend of his retrieved Cynthia, our son, and our daughter to-be. I returned to a mostly empty apartment. Once again, what I thought would bring a sense of freedom...
Marriage, Divorce & Renewal - Part 1
Springtime in the Rocky Mountains brings brilliant sunshine, cool air, and melting snow. A certain spring day in 1986 found me crossing Wolf Creek Pass in the San Juan Mountains which adjoin the Rockies. At almost 11,000 feet above sea level, the...
Decisions and Bad Policies Have Consequences
Anyone who thinks that the foreign policy of the current administration, which is really Obama Policy part 3, is working for the American people and the world at large, must have a different definition of success than I do. In fact, their definition...
Obituary: Sandra Mikita
Sandra O. Mikita of Helena, MT, formerly of Cascade, MT, died peacefully the morning of September 20, 2023. She loved painting and sewing and was an incredible cook. She was an incredibly kind and...
Obituary: Jean Craven
Jean Ann (Keeley) Craven passed away on October 10, 2023 at the age of 91. Jean Ann was born in Grand Forks ND on December 2, 1931 to David D. and Laverne (Boyd) Keeley and joined her older sister...
Nov. 13-20 Drop-off Locations to Open for Operation Christmas Child
Cascade, MT, Oct. 17, 2023 - More than 4,500 locations will open to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan's Purse project. Volunteers are preparing to collect shoebox... Full story
The Baptized Plane
“Sully” is one of my favorite movies. It recounts USAirways flight 1549 that ditched into New York’s Hudson River January 2009 after colliding with a flock of Canada geese that essentially destroyed both jet engines and rendered the Airbus A320...
Who Do You Say Jesus Is? – Part 3
My last Musing ended with the following statement, “There are many documented, non-biblical historical references to the life of Christ, but that must wait until next time! Jesus really lived, died by crucifixion, and was resurrected.” Today we wil...