Author Archives: pastockwell

Today’s political environment is fraught with distrust of the opposition party. Republicans excoriate Democrats and hold hostage the economy of the United States. Democrats vacillate about how the country is going to become worse off because of the actions of … Continue reading →

This message is the essential truth of 1 John, chapter 2, verse 11 which was the subject of my father’s sermon in 1943, during the horrific World War II. His premise stated that humans could not be absolved of hating … Continue reading →

I came across a sermon my father preached in Longview, Washington on May 16, 1965 that detailed the conflicts with which we Americans were beset. He spoke of the wrath of man and how it worked not the righteousness of … Continue reading →

My father wrote a sermon in 1943 during the greatest conflict in world history, WWII. In it he professed that St. Paul’s letter to the Romans contained a verse that he called “possibly the greatest of all St. Paul’s epistles.” … Continue reading →

I am a person who will question what people believe or don’t believe. I question the beliefs of people who question the existence of God. I question the intolerance of people who speak for God. I question anyone not wanting … Continue reading →

We are a week past Easter and life goes on as usual. Or does it? Christians celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the tomb and new, glorious existence began. By His own words He said He came to fulfill … Continue reading →

Holy week – Easter Day, April 24 I’ve hardly slept since Friday’s execution of Jesus. I need to find shelter from the Romans and the Sanhedrin.  The darkness in my life has not waned with night coming to an end. … Continue reading →

Holy Week April 23 Today is the bleakest day of my life. Jesus is gone; no hope for salvation remains. His disciples are hiding somewhere and I feel exposed as I have nowhere to hide. The darkness in my soul … Continue reading →

Holy Week April 22 Friday morning and Jesus is in the custody of the Jewish leadership. They are questioning Him regarding His teachings. I can only imagine what they are asking Him. When will He be released? When will the … Continue reading →

Holy Week – April 21 Jesus is having dinner with His disciples. Decent of Him, but is this a planning session for an uprising against our oppressive leaders and the Romans?  Judas Iscariot is not pleased. I can only imagine. … Continue reading →