Without A Mother?

I was sitting in New Jersey the day before Mother's Day thinking of all the times a mom gives selflessly to the needs of their children. I met a man today who almost destroyed his life before escaping his teenage years. He spent several years detained as a prisoner due to poor choices he made which all began when he was just a minor. When asked about his childhood, he traced most of his past failures to the absence of a true and decent mother. THANK God for those who play the role of God-fearing mothers! May all of us born into this world who are granted the love of a Christian mother, always appreciate the goodness of God.

Maltese Anchor

 

Don't Miss It (Make Time for Jesus)

 

"I Drink You"

 I love Kimberly Pledger. She is a caregiver to her parents, and a wonderful "Mimi" and Mom, Best of all, I get to call her mine. I have sat drinking a cup of coffee many mornings in our lives when truthfully, I DON'T HAVE ANY AFFECTION FOR COFFEE. I know that must surprise and even offend some who love the stuff. However, my affection is for being with her and in the quietness of the morning hours sharing our lives and thoughts. I drink her!!!

My Sister's Care

Truly the love of an older sister is a unique kind of care. My sister, Stacy, is 7 years my
senior and from my childhood til now has always cared for me with a protective instinct. She is the Miriam who stood nearby to me in times when my future seemed uncertain. She celebrates her 60th birthday today and I love her. Happy Birthday, Stacy!!!

My mother and father with Stacy

Stacy with her grandkids

Stacy and Kim celebrating her 60th

Tom Never Forgot

I have been blessed beyond measure to know some of the greatest Chrsitians in my lifetime. I have served alongside people with a genuine love for God and the souls of men. Never have I had a greater soulwinning partner and friend than Tom Betenbaugh. We spent hundrerds of hours over decades of my lifetime going door-to-door telling people of the old story. He was a gem among the many saints that encouraged me to be better. He meticulously remembered dozens of the souls that we led to Christ and rehearsed over the years the details of their lives and how they were saved. Last week, he passed into heaven and saw the ONE of whom we told others. Forever my friend and soulwinning partner. 

 

Tom and Shirley Betenbaugh

Marriage of Steel

Written for my sweet wife, Kimberly, on the week of our Wedding Anniversary. Our marriage is not one of steel because of our strength. We have learned in our years that in our greatest strength we are weak. However, in our weakness, His grace is sufficient and gives us the "steel" and endurance to climb over the obstacles of any situation. Our lives are simply ones of humble reliance on He who is our Strength. May we all find our refuge in the mighty name of Jesus.