Dean C. Read

A Rainbow to Remember

The Rainbow! Who has not been fascinated at the site of a rainbow in the sky? We look for them on cloudy days, especially after a good rain. I remember seeing a most magnificent double rainbow while Tracie and I were driving on the mainland Highway 17, just as we were coming off the SidneyContinue reading “A Rainbow to Remember”

The Secret of Spiritual Health

Dear Folks, Happy Tuesday morning to all in the Lord. It is good to acknowledge our belief in God. Everyday! To make mention of His name and to commune with Him. That’s what I find myself doing this morning, taking a break only to write this letter. And I’m feeling much better, though I’m stillContinue reading “The Secret of Spiritual Health”

Evidence for the Flood

I will be watching and studying this video today. https://isgenesishistory.vhx.tv/packages/igh-student-educator-conference-2017/videos/sedimentology-of-the-flood-kurt Evidence that supports The Flood in Noah’s day, therefore, also supports the historical genealogies of Genesis. These were real people whose stories have been preserved by the mercy of the Creator for all people today. Noah preached for 120 years that it was coming. GodContinue reading “Evidence for the Flood”

From Easter to Origins, What Do You Believe?

Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31-32 Good Morning Folks, By the time I post this I suppose a better greeting might be “Good Afternoon.” Today isContinue reading “From Easter to Origins, What Do You Believe?”

Plant, Ponder, and Prosper

Good Morning, And what a Tuesday morning it has become. It began with overcast skies, and I went outside to take some pictures of our side yard, where we had worked in the ground yesterday to plant four new blueberry bushes and two new blackberry vines. I got the pictures just in time, before theContinue reading “Plant, Ponder, and Prosper”

Be Still and Know–Through a Hike

March 28, 2022 Monday Introduction: In Psalm 46:10-11 it is written: “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah” For Tracie and I, the experience writtenContinue reading “Be Still and Know–Through a Hike”

God, Our Refuge And Strength

What is it about the war in Ukraine that many of us realize is so unjust? Where is God when war breaks out? When one nation unjustly attacks another nation? Let God’s faithful people look to Psalm 46 and God’s judgment of this planet. Written so long ago, can this psalm provide comfort now forContinue reading “God, Our Refuge And Strength”

Relationship & Prayer, Part 2

It is written in the book of Acts, “And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.” Where did this boldness come from? To speak the word of God… with boldness! And howContinue reading “Relationship & Prayer, Part 2”

Relationship and Prayer

What is it about prayer that makes it most effective? Notice what picture is portrayed from these verses found in Acts chapter 2: “Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in theContinue reading “Relationship and Prayer”

The Acceptable Time of Prayer

“Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:19, 20) The title of myContinue reading “The Acceptable Time of Prayer”