Category: The Point Is

The Point is … A Matter of Life and Death 4/2/2020

by James Collins “But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.” 2 Timothy 1:10 “Am I going to die?” he asked. I looked up from where I was sitting at his bedside and locked eyes with the doctor who… Continue reading The Point is … A Matter of Life and Death 4/2/2020

The Point is … Social Distancing 3/26/2020

by James Collins “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”  2nd Timothy 1:7 Cavalier! Irresponsible! Crazy! Nose-picking Moron! Those are just some of the adjectives that people used to describe me this past week because I refused to cancel… Continue reading The Point is … Social Distancing 3/26/2020

The Point is … What, Me Worry? 3/19/2020

by James Collins “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10 The stock market is crashing, and the world is on the verge of a… Continue reading The Point is … What, Me Worry? 3/19/2020

The Point is … “F” Stands For Failing 3/12/2020

by James Collins “Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.”  1 Corinthians 4:5  Did you know the Bible says when the Lord, Jesus… Continue reading The Point is … “F” Stands For Failing 3/12/2020

The Point is … A Friend To The End 3/5/2020

by James Collins “But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.” Matthew 14:30 Some things are just hard to say.  On my first day of kindergarten, I asked Momma what I should do if an emergency came up. She said, “Raise your… Continue reading The Point is … A Friend To The End 3/5/2020

The Point is … A Friend To The End 2/27/2020

by James Collins “A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24  “Chappy,” Mike said. “Do you ever wonder what comes after this?”  “After what?” I asked. “The Army?”  “No. Have you ever thought about what happens after you die?”  “Yes.”  “Are you… Continue reading The Point is … A Friend To The End 2/27/2020

The Point is … He Has Made Me Glad, Ungh… 2/20/2020

by James Collins “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.” 2 Corinthians 1:3  I like to work in my yard. I like to work in my yard because it is good exercise. I like to work in my yard because it… Continue reading The Point is … He Has Made Me Glad, Ungh… 2/20/2020

The Point is … Close the Gate 2/13/2020

by James Collins “And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.” Isaiah 46:4  “Help me! Help me!” he screamed.  My friend, Bob Jackson, and I had just walked into… Continue reading The Point is … Close the Gate 2/13/2020

The Point is … She’s That “Nothing” When People Ask Me What I’m Thinking About  2/6/2020

by James Collins “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it.” Ephesians 5:25 My wife, Amanda, and I have a major anniversary coming up this year. She has been good for me. Yet, somehow, I am afraid that people have not realized that I have… Continue reading The Point is … She’s That “Nothing” When People Ask Me What I’m Thinking About  2/6/2020