Dear Wake Up Family and Friends, The Children of Israel had wandered many years in the wilderness and, finally, Moses was preparing them to enter the Promised Land. God, however, would not allow Moses to enter. After Moses learned that he would die and not be allowed to enter Canaan, he gave the encampment a…
Dear Wake Up Family and Friends, While writing this month’s letter, I took a little time to peruse a few news headlines. Here are some I found: “Time to Trash Your Face Mask? Not So Fast” “Singapore Brings in New COVID Restrictions after Airport Outbreak” “India Reports More Than 343,000 COVID Cases” “Israel Attacks Gaza…
Dear Wake Up Family and Friends, When Jesus was on Earth, He opposed an adulterated religious system that had become ensconced in tradition. After He was crucified and gave the gospel commission (Matthew 28:16–18), His followers continued the resistance. Jewish religious leaders would not tolerate any belief that prevented them from maintaining their control. Despite…
Dear Wake Up Family and Friends, Spring is my favorite season of the year. After this last brutal winter, the warming temperatures spring brings are welcome indeed. Here in Ohio, we have four distinct seasons and it is gratifying to see each season come. During the winter, the snow provides a clean, white blanket that…
Dear Wake Up Family and Friends, As we mourn the loss of our dear Larry, I’m reminded of a subject he wrote about some ten years ago. His counsel was that those who are expecting Jesus’ return should carefully plan with “two tomorrows” in mind. The first tomorrow is being ready for Jesus to imminently…
Dearest friends, Thank you so much for your concerns, cards and prayers for Larry and me over the past three years. Larry died on January 11, 2021 from ALS complications (Lou Gehrig’s disease). He was 72. We were married 50+ years. He is survived by our daughter and son-in-law, Wade and Shannon Betts, his mother,…
