gary blackDec 14, 20203 minABANDONMENT The word evokes a myriad of emotions, doesn’t it? Some conjure up memories of a parent who exited the family prematurely, opting for a new...
gary blackOct 1, 20203 mingod can redeem it all We all know the story of David and Bathsheba, the King who had an affair with another man's wife. I'm glad the Bible reveals the worst ab...
gary blackSep 3, 20203 minhoping through sufferingThe 3rd chapter of Lamentations is one of my favorite chapters in the Bible, which may seem unusual since the entire chapter describes Je...
gary blackAug 29, 20202 minPriorities in a Chaotic world One of my favorite Bible stories is found in Luke, chapter 10. It's the story of Mary and Martha and how they each responded to having Je...
gary blackJun 1, 20201 minBlack Lives MatterA white knee on a black neck. Brutal. Unnecessary. Lethal. Dreams vanquished. Hopes destroyed. Potential unrealized. Hearts broken. Woun...
gary blackMay 2, 20204 minLiving With a PandemicSeveral people have asked me, "Why did God send this Coronavirus, and/or why doesn't He stop it? Why must so many people die? Why doesn...
gary blackApr 11, 20202 minA Trip To A Tomb "It's over," one of them said, sadness mingled with disgust, as they walked away from His tomb, as they made the longest walk in the worl...
gary blackDec 24, 20191 minIf Christmas Trees Could Talk If a Christmas tree could talk it might say... "I’m so grateful to be here. People around me are so joyful. I love that! What’s that amaz...
Gary BlackDec 1, 20192 minShow Me the Money?"For we do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves." (1 Corinthians 10:12) Everyone knows there are s...
Gary BlackNov 27, 20192 minThe Grace of GratitudeBecome stronger in your faith, as you were taught. And be filled with thanksgiving. Colossians 2:7 (GNV) Over the years I've been in some...
Gary BlackAug 12, 20193 minBe Like Her. Change the World.I never saw myself as a "bad child" when I was growing up, but others, including my parents, often did; at least that's what they sometim...
Gary BlackJun 5, 20193 minMaybe It's Time To Declutter?The NBA Draft is just two weeks away. Looks like KY will have at least three players in the first round. Go CATS! I was reading today abo...
Gary BlackMay 14, 20194 minWhy I'm Glad I'm Not a WomanThere are many things about women that I am attracted to. They're more conversational than men. They're better listeners. They're very co...
Gary BlackMay 12, 20193 minHAPPY MOTHER'S DAYThere's something unique about mothers. They all seem to have eyes in the back of their head, along with a sixth sense of some sort. They...
Gary BlackMay 4, 20194 minTHE PROMISES OF GODI think all of us make lot's of assumptions, not only about God, but about His promises too. According to biblegateway.com there are 5,46...
Gary BlackApr 28, 20193 minYou Have The PowerWe all know the story of Adam and Eve and the mistakes they made in the Garden of Eden. When we read the narrative in Genesis 3, we usual...
Gary BlackApr 19, 20193 minSwimming Toward EasterEver dive into a body of water and stay under longer than you first intended? Suddenly you realize you need air...now! So you swim for th...
Gary BlackApr 18, 20193 minMIDDLE AGEI meet a lot of middle-agers who feel disoriented and disconnected with life. The pressures of getting older, coupled with fatigue and f...
Gary BlackApr 14, 20193 minTRUE FRIENDSIt was the night before His crucifixion, somewhere in the upper room of a house in Jerusalem. Jesus was spending his last night with His ...
Gary BlackMar 23, 20193 min"No Thanks, I'm a Teetotaler."When I was growing up, we had a lot of alcoholism in our family. My grandfather, a successful Louisville businessman, began drinking when...