by James Collins “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11 There once was a very famous professor of chemistry. This man discovered several industrial chemical compounds, and he wrote many books on chemistry. As a result, he became financially… Continue reading The Point Is … Do You Know the Story? 4/1/2021
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The Point Is … Going Home 3/11/2021
by James Collins “For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.” Philippians 3:20 On an overcast day, we gathered to mourn the death of Tammy Combs. Her metallic gray casket sat toward the front of our hometown church. Flower arrangements of pinks, yellows, reds, and purples surrounded it. The church that… Continue reading The Point Is … Going Home 3/11/2021
The Point Is … Perfume on a Pig 3/4/2021
by James Collins “The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all.” Proverbs 22:2 “Collins,” the old sergeant snorted. “Putting you in that fancy dress uniform is like putting perfume on a pig.” The old sergeant was Sgt. 1st Class Luster, my platoon sergeant. Behind his back, we called him, Luster the heart-buster, because… Continue reading The Point Is … Perfume on a Pig 3/4/2021
The Point Is … Stop Global Whining 2/25/2021
by James Collins “Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world.” Philippians 2:14-15 Uncle Elmer lay in a bed in a darkened hospital room. He was attached… Continue reading The Point Is … Stop Global Whining 2/25/2021
The Point Is … What Do You See? 2/18/2021
by James Collins “…For the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7b My nine-year-old son, John, has quite an imagination. He loves to build things with Lego bricks. The other night he said, “Look at this rocket ship I built.” He held up what looked like a square glob… Continue reading The Point Is … What Do You See? 2/18/2021
The Point Is … Use me 2/11/2021
by James Collins “…but stand thou still a while, that I may shew thee the word of God.” 1 Samuel 9:27b I am lonely for your company. For the past few years, you have promised to spend time with me. This year was no different. Why do you let others take your attention away from me? Most… Continue reading The Point Is … Use me 2/11/2021
The Point is … What In the World Are You Talking About? 2/4/2021
by James Collins “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” Matthew 24:14 The frying pan was held high in her right hand as she talked to me. My wife, Amanda, usually holds something in her hand… Continue reading The Point is … What In the World Are You Talking About? 2/4/2021
The Point is … Periodically 12/24/2020
by James Collins “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:23 I understand people today don’t believe in spanking kids, but I was raised in a different time. Spanking was a daily occurrence for me. Corporal punishment was still in the… Continue reading The Point is … Periodically 12/24/2020
The Point is … The Broken Wise Man 12/17/2020
by James Collins “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 Over the years, my wife, Amanda, and I have amassed a collection of Christmas Nativity sets. At the beginning of each Christmas season, we… Continue reading The Point is … The Broken Wise Man 12/17/2020
The Point is … Black Friday 12/10/2020
by James Collins “O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.” 1 Chronicles 16:34 Years ago, my wife, Amanda, talked me into going shopping with her. Shopping with Amanda is dangerous and stressful enough, but, we went shopping on the Friday after Thanksgiving. We went shopping on Black Friday. The… Continue reading The Point is … Black Friday 12/10/2020