by Walter Penning | Dec 24, 2014 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Perhaps my most memorable Christmas is because of what I didn’t get that particular season. Life had been hard for several years and the abundance we were accustomed to diminished some. But though there were those that said we were in dire straits, we never wanted for...
by Walter Penning | Dec 17, 2014 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Attending performances of Händel’s “Messiah” is inseparably connected with the festivities of the holiday season. George Frederic Händel was born in Germany, schooled in Italy, and died in England. He composed over 40 operas, though his last five failed. He turned to...
by Walter Penning | Dec 10, 2014 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I did it. I got the Christmas lights up. It’s probably the earliest ever—for me at least. This year with storms coming and the insistence of my wife, I got right to it first thing Saturday morning. Impending snow, rain, and cold were good motivators. And if the...
by Walter Penning | Dec 3, 2014 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Here are a few thoughts to consider: Humility helps us be grateful. Take an inventory of our lives and recognize the blessings, large and small, we have received. Prayer of thanksgiving Obedience is the greatest expression of love and gratitude; offer grateful...
by Walter Penning | Nov 26, 2014 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I am sitting in my office. There is quite a commotion going on around the house. A dish fell in the kitchen…this time, it can’t be fixed—it shattered into a million pieces. Of course, this isn’t the first time. A beautiful hand-made bowl fell victim...
