Success in life requires hard work
When I was a young man, I often heard my father say, "Work never hurt anyone." I guess the reason he reminded me of...
GENEROSITY
My wife and I are very blessed because both of our parents and our grandparents were very generous people. My father used to say...
YOUR CHOICE
"If you are willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land" Isa. 1:19.Here is a choice that God gives us. He...
Nana’s switch
The other day, I was sitting in our living room and my little dog, Gidget, found my wife's little switch. She brought it out...
Give thanks
Recently, I have been paying closer attention during my conversations with others. I notice many people I talk to seldom mention their blessings. Most...
Hazlett: My wife’s Bible
Recently, my wife, Myrna, spent some time in the Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio. We did not plan to go there. However, we...
Our world needs more benevolence
A few weeks ago, the children of our church had their summer vacation Bible school. Keri, the director of the Bible school, challenged the...
What happened to good conduct?
What has happened to the word “conduct?” I recall when I was a young man growing up, the word conduct was often mentioned in...
The greatest peace
There is no doubt about it. We all enjoy times of peace in our lives. In today's world it seems more and more difficult...
GOD’S COMFORT
As a retired minister I have officiated at many funeral services and tried my very best to bring comfort to those who mourn. During the death of my sister, I was reminded, as I have reminded others, of the great comfort of God to each of us.
