Posts by Rick Ferguson
Wondering In the Waiting
Growing up I always wanted to go into the military. As a young boy I would play “War” with the other kids in my neighborhood. Often, we would be the calvary, riding in at the last minute to save the town or fort. Sometimes, we were the defenders of the Alamo, and I would imagine…
Read MoreAmerica, Let’s Keep It Together People
This past 4th of July, our nation celebrated the 250 th anniversary of the weighty decision to declare our independence from the tyranny of the British empire. While July 2nd could be recognized as the real Independence Day, as that was when the Continental Congress voted for it. Or August 2nd, the day when the…
Read MoreDemocrats…Take Your Party Back!
My fellow American citizens, those who politically call themselves Democrats, would y’all please take your party back? Please receive this article as a sincere and supportive invitation, as a desperate plea, or a warning of consequence. We miss you and be honest you miss us as well. We used to have so much fun and…
Read MoreThe Perfect Storm
The perfect gift, perfect job, or perfect house. All good things that are pleasing and enjoyable. Then there are things like Aunt Gina’s Broccoli Casserole or a speeding ticket on your way to work, while unpleasant, bring minimal damage and could have been avoided. And sometimes there are things that can cause major damage like…
Read MoreVoices
You do not have to be a Bible Scholar to realize that we are living in the last days before the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. Now more than ever, we need to guard against the deception that is loose in the world. In Matthew’s gospel Jesus answered His disciple’s questions of when and…
Read MoreWho Is Deserving?
If you were a Christian during the Spanish Inquisition, the Crusades of the medieval period, or in Germany during the late 1930’s and 40’s, you would have most likely suffered persecution. If you did not directly, your spirit would have been grieved by the persecution of others. You would have been among good company (eternally…
Read MoreJust Do Your Job! Do not Waste My Time!
In today’s competitive marketplace, employers differ on what the key is to their success. While there may be several strategies in advertising, organization, and risk management, one thing all agree on is the need for a highly skilled workforce. Some believe that simply hiring those with highest skill level, regardless of the character flaws and…
Read MoreHow Can I Help?
Every one of us, at some time in our lives, has been helped by someone. Maybe it was a coach, a teacher, or a friend. It could have been physical. A co-worker on a project, or friends helping you move across town, or a stranger giving you a lift when you were stranded along side…
Read MoreYou Are a Work in Progress
You ever look at a Christian brother or sister and think that God often must get their attention with “CHILD!” Have you ever judged another group as being those that He must quiet with, “CHILDREN PLEASE!” Is there that one sister, that when you see her coming your patience gets out of the room leaving…
Read MoreJust Give the Command
This is one of my favorite accounts in the gospels of Jesus healing someone. So much, that without hesitation I picked this for my first research paper in Bible School. I was enjoying and being blessed so much in the research that I did not want to stop and draft the paper. Bouncing from Matthew…
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