Many people like to garden. Susan and I are not among that group of people. Neither of us can keep a plant alive, but the house we lived in previously did have two types of plants that created a different challenge. On the south side of our house (so they got plenty of sun), we …
“Removing Briars & Thorns” by Pastor Andy Braams Read More »
During my first week in Fairfax in May 2011, Susan and the kids were still in KC finishing some responsibilities they had. During that week, a few members of our church invited me for dinner, and took me around town (and county) showing me certain things and introducing me to certain people. One of those …
Many of you may remember Roy Orbison’s song, “Pretty Woman.” Some of you may remember the movie starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts. Gere was a businessman and Roberts played a prostitute. Now, Gere’s character (Edward Lewis) did not love Roberts’ character (Vivian Ward); he just needed an escort. But the point I want to …
“The Beauty of God’s Faithfulness” by Pastor Andy Braams Read More »
Have you ever been prey to a bait-and-switch? In reality, a bait-and-switch is not only fraudulent, it is illegal. But sometimes it can be hard to prove. But if we are honest, most of us have been guilty of a bait-and-switch. For instance, have you ever told someone that something would taste good, but you …
