A Special Holiday Message from Pastor Mike at The Open Word,
Published: Wed, 11/06/19
Hello, It hardly seems possible that we're coming into the holiday season already, but here we are. Before too long, we will be rounding the bend…
The Open Word e-Devotional
Published: Wed, 11/06/19
Hello, It hardly seems possible that we're coming into the holiday season already, but here we are. Before too long, we will be rounding the bend…
Published: Wed, 11/06/19
Hello, I stumbled across the following recently and wanted to share it. I don't know who the author is, but if someone does and would like to share…
Published: Tue, 11/05/19
Hello, I want to share a quote that carries penetrating insight from author Dennis Prager. "There is a 'secret to happiness,'" Prager writes, "and it…
Published: Mon, 11/04/19
Hello, Have you ever had someone in your life who acted in a manner that did not show gratitude after you had done something really nice for them? How…
Published: Sun, 11/03/19
Hello, Ale Haley, the author of "Roots," had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When…
Published: Sat, 11/02/19
Hello, A few years ago Dr. Nick Stinnett of the University of Nebraska conducted a group of studies called the "Family Strengths Research Project"…
Published: Fri, 11/01/19
Hello, It's the first day of November, and when we arrive at this day of the year, I usually begin to think about the upcoming two months ahead. My…
Published: Thu, 10/31/19
Halloween? Hello, I have to admit it right up front; Halloween is my least favorite holiday. Although I certainly did my share of "trick-or-treating"…
Published: Wed, 10/30/19
Hello, According to a story in the Grand Rapids Press, the owner of a small foreign car had begun to irritate his friends by bragging incessantly…
Published: Tue, 10/29/19
Hello, A parable: One day, two men appeared before a judge to have a dispute settled. One argued that the other had moved the boundary maker by five…