Name: Michael G. Spearl Birthdate and place: July 10, 1954 Limestone, Maine—stayed there 2 months; Home base for the other 59 years: Florida Family: Widower (wife Marilyn died 4/28/13); Son, Samuel and his wife, Kristi; 3 grandsons: Ayden, Eli, & Caleb Education: Miami Killian Sr. High School University of the Philippines, BS Chemistry...
Where We All Begin
Where We All Begin by Nick Kersten, Librarian-historian “In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past and bridge to our future.” –Alex Haley “This is the written account of Adam’s family line.” (Genesis 5:1 NIV) “This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of Abraham, the son of David.” (Matthew 1:1 NIV) When...
Intentional Acts of Kindness
Intentional Acts of Kindness by Katrina Goodrich Evangelism. Not many words strike fear into the hearts of Christians quite like this one. The stigma attached, especially in today’s society, is not all that favorable. We talk about evangelism and how we need to do it. We take seminars that teach the 24 different approaches to sharing the Gospel in an...
So, Why On December 25th?
So, Why On December 25th? by Leanne Lippincott-Wuerthele As Christians, we recognize “Jesus is the Reason for the Season” when Christmas rolls around. Yet, how many of us actually know the history of the word, “Christmas,” and why we celebrate it on December 25? Using various sources—and quoting the late radio broadcaster, Paul Harvey—“Here’s the rest of...
My Seasonal Wife, My Seasonal Life
Sep 23, 2013
My seasonal wife, My seasonal life by Kevin Butler After wilting through a rare, oppressive late-summer heat wave and drought here in the upper Midwest, others further west have been slogging through torrential and deadly rain. What season is this?? It’s pretty obvious what season we’re in at our house. Like clockwork, my wife heads to the basement and...
Walking in West Palm Beach: Group raises funds for bicycles
Sep 23, 2013
Walking in West Palm Beach: Group raises funds for bicycles by Jasmine Lynch The West Palm Beach, Fla., Seventh Day Baptist Church organized a Walk-a-Thon at a park near the church. Our purpose was to raise funds to purchase bicycles that will help evangelists and pastors in the D.R. Congo to spread the Gospel. The church raised $350 to send to...