Glen's Story Corner

5/8/26 A baby asked God, “They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am . . . Matthew 18:10"See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven continually see the face of My Father who is in heaven.

5/7/26 Two men went fishing. One man was an experienced fisherman and the other .  . Philippians 4:13 You can do all things in Christ.

5/6/26 Thomas Jefferson invented the telephone, the phonograph. . . Psalm 71:20  Whatever bitter afflictions you sent me, you would turn and revive me. From the watery depths of the earth once more raise me up.

5/5/26 His name is Bill. He has wild hair, wears a T-shirt with holes in it, jeans and no shoes. . . John 13:35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

5/4/26 I opened a food truck an nobody came. 3 weeks and not a single customer. . . Proverbs 19:17  Whoever cares for the poor lends to the LORD,i who will pay back the sum in full.

5/1/26 Franz was a German fighter pilot in WWII who survived the war. . . John 13:34 I give you a new commandment:* love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another

4/30/26 As we approach engagement season allow me to give you a crucial word of advice. . . Proverbs 18:24 There are friends who bring ruin, but there are true friends more loyal than a brother

4/29/26  Imagine this: A concert pianist is performing a complicated piece in front of. . . Psalm 100:1 A psalm of thanksgiving. Shout joyfully to the LORD, all you lands

4/28/26 In the book All Quiet on the Western Front, he tells of the encounter of two enemy soldiers. . . Luke 6: 27-28 But to you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

4/27/26 Daniel, an American guide from Washington, was on his way to scale . . . Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves

4/24/26 Went to a blood drive held at a local church recently. . . Ephesians 4:32 be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ

4/23/26 Every year about 1500 hikers set out to hike the entire Appalachian Trail. . . Psalm 32 For everyone who is ready to shed the weight of sin and regain the joy of walking with the Lord, blessed is he whose sin is forgiven.

4/22/26 Benjamin knew from a young age he had been adopted. . . Psalm 37:4  Find your delight in the LORD who will give you your heart’s desire

4/21/26 A few years ago a tragic accident happened on the back roads of our region. . . Hosea 6:6 For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings

4/20/26 My wife and I like to give nicknames t various establishments  that we have. . . Ephesians 4:2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love,

4/17/26 In West Lake Ohio a local program designed to help protect seniors. . . Psalm 92:14 Planted in the house of the LORD, they shall flourish in the courts of our God

4/16/26 A popular speaker started up a seminar by holding up a 20 dollar bill. . . Matthew 10:29-30 Are not two sparrows sold for a small coin? Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father’s knowledge. Even all the hairs of your head are counted.

4/15/26 When a visually impaired customer accidentally dropped a 20 dollar bill . . .  Galatians 5:13 For you were called for freedom, brothers.j But do not use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh; rather, serve* one another through love

4/14/26 At the grocery store this morning I heard a loud crash. . . Ephesians 4:8 Therefore, it says:“He ascended* on high and took prisoners captive; he gave gifts to men

4/13/26 The English poet Samuel Coleridge talked with a man who did not believe that children. . . Proverbs 22:6 Train the young in the way they should go; even when old, they will not swerve from it.

4/9/26 Once a woman woke up in the morning only to realize that she had only three strands of hair left on her head. . . Philippians 4:11-13 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

4/8/26 In early 1969 John Lennon married Yoko Ono leaving Cynthia.. . Isaiah 1:17  learn to do good. Make justice your aim: redress the wronged, hear the orphan’s plea, defend the widow

4/7/26 Monarch butterflies are a celebrated species that automatically. . . Proverbs 16:9 The human heart plans the way, but the LORD directs the steps.

4/6/26 Mark 16:6-7 He said to them, “Do not be amazed! You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Behold, the place where they laid him. But go and tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you.’ Matthew 28:5-6 Then the angel said to the women in reply, “Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified.  He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay

4/3/26 I knew it when the earthquake came. Already the day had changed it's face. . . Matthew 27:54 The centurion and the men with him who were keeping watch over Jesus feared greatly when they saw the earthquake and all that was happening, and they said, “Truly, this was the Son of God!”

4/2/26 Supper was special that night. There as both a heaviness and holiness. . . Matthew 25:45 Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.

4/1/26 There was a boy by the name of Steve who was attending school in Utah. . . Romans 5:8 God shows His love for us in while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

3/31/26 He could hear the crowd screams "Crucify him!". He could hear the hatred in their voice. . . Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself,* take up his cross, and follow me.

3/30/26 We practiced long and hard for this year's Easter musical . . . John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave* his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life

3/27/26 There was a farmer who sold a pound of butter to a baker. One day the baker decided to weigh the butter to see if he was getting. . . Matthew 7:2 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

3/26/26 Bob was caught up by the spirit where he and the Lord stood by. . . Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from you; it is the gift of God; it is not from works, so no one may boast.

3/24/26 In 2008 a young Australian woman found that she wasn't enjoying life.  . Psalm 107:8-9  Let them thank the LORD for his mercy, such wondrous deeds for the children of Adam. For he satisfied the thirsty, filled the hungry with good things

3/23/26 Let them grow old with the same love that they let you grow. . . Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and your mother, that you may have a long life in the land the LORD your God is giving you

3/20/26  In 2014 Trisha Summers received news that no mother wants to hear. . . Isaiah 41: 13 For I am the LORD, your God, who grasp your right hand; it is I who say to you, Do not fear, I will help you.

3/19/26 On March 4th, someone spotted Coco wandering around a shopping mall in New Jersey. . . Matthew 10:29-31 Are not two sparrows sold for a small coin? Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father’s knowledge. 30Even all the hairs of your head are counted.

3/18/26 In 2004 a painting by Anna Mary Robertson, better known as Grandma Moses. . . Proverbs 17:16 Of what use is money in the hands of fools when they have no heart to acquire wisdom?

3/17/26 I attended my daughter's elementary school graduation last year and noticed. . .

3/16/26 There's an elderly man  who walks into my barbershop every Thursday morning. . . 1 Timothy 5:1-2  Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as a father. Treat younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters with complete purity.

3/13/26  When my youngest nephew William was about 8 years old. . . Matthew 19:14 but Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.

3/12/26 i managed a small laundromat. Every evening around 7pm a teenage girl. . . John 8:12 Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.

3/11/26 Cornelius Anderson was 23 when h robbed a Burger King in Missouri. . . Isaiah 1:16-17  Wash yourselves clean! Put away your misdeeds from before my eyes; cease doing evil; learn to do good. Make justice your aim: redress the wronged, hear the orphan’s plea, defend the widow

3/10/26 I'm a lunch lady. I see what teachers don't. Kids bring apples or sandwiches. . . 1 John 3: 17-18 If someone who has worldly means sees a brother in need and refuses him compassion, how can the love of God remain in him? Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth

3/9/26 I noticed the silence next door, My neighbor is 84. His wife passed away last year. . . James 2:8 However, if you fulfill the royal* law according to the scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.

3/6/26 I got a text at 2am, Dad I really need you. I messed up . . . Psalm 46: 1-3 God is our refuge and strength an ever present help in trouble. therefore we will not fear.

3/5/26 On the way home from school, my kids play the high/lows game. . . Galatians 6:2 Bear one another's burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ.

3/4/26 A mail carrier known for singing as he works his route. . . Psalm 5:11 But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you.

3/3/26 A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter in law and four year old grandson. . . Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and your mother, that you may have a long life in the land the LORD your God is giving you

3/2/26 I spent an hour in the bank with my dad because he had to transfer some money. . . Galatians 6:2 Bear one another’s burdens,b and so you will fulfill the law of Christ.

2/27/26 Last month I took my son Tom to see his grandparents. . . John 15:13 No one has greater love than this,j to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

2/26/26 The classic Moby Dick portrays the whaling industry of it's time. In today's world the book. . . Mark 1:35 Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed.