4 Things About Thankfulness

November 6, 2023 By Jim R. Copenhaver

The holiday of Thanksgiving is deeply rooted in Christian traditions. It’s a time when families, friends, and entire communities come together to express gratitude for the blessings they have received. Thanksgiving serves as a reminder to be thankful for God’s provision and grace, which are great things to celebrate. Stop Complaining And Start Thanking… I have been told that I have a “Thankful Spirit.” I guess I never realized that characteristic in myself until I started to notice how... Read more

Overcoming Being Overwhelmed…

September 6, 2023 By Jim R. Copenhaver

Breaking News… We live in an overwhelming world. We’re all busy. It seems we’re surrounded by trouble, pain, and suffering. Constantly, we get bombarded by messages that tell us we need to be hotter, smarter, healthier, wealthier, and happier. At times, life can be overwhelming. I do my best to overcome being overwhelmed. From a majority of the conversations that I have with people, I believe they are doing their best to overcome being overwhelmed as well. In order for... Read more

Does God Care Who Wins A Football Game?

August 24, 2023 By Jim R. Copenhaver

The High School season kicked off last Friday night all over the state of Ohio. In my opinion, there’s nothing more fun to be a part of than High School football. The communities all come together to cheer on their hometown team. The bands march into the stadium with perfect cadence. The cheerleaders are cheering. The stands are jammed packed with family and friends. The concession stands are loaded up with delicious favorites. The crowd jumps to their feet as... Read more

A Season Of Change

August 21, 2023 By Jim R. Copenhaver

As I sit here in North Central Ohio looking out my window I can’t overlook the two massive oak trees that stand 60-80 feet high in our front yard. They are so majestic and seem to be prehistoric, these trees are a high end squirrel resort with plenty of squirrel amenities. Filled with plenty of acorns for food, branches, carve-outs and leaves for great shelter, hiding places and entertainment. Last week I noticed tons of squirrels on the ground and... Read more