by Doug Van Meter | 22 Nov 2016 | Articles
One of my daughters, who shall remain nameless (but she’s my youngest!) is what we affectionately refer to as a “coffee snob.” She and her caffeine-loving husband both share the same aromatically, highly-lifted nose in the world of coffee beans. They can smell an...
by Doug Van Meter | 15 Nov 2016 | Articles
All my life I have heard it said, in way or another, “If you don’t exercise your right to vote then you lose your right to complain.” I won’t debate the merits of this adage; it may or may not be true. However, what is indisputably true is that governments are...
by Doug Van Meter | 27 Oct 2016 | Articles
In recent days, I have been confronted with the thoughtful challenge as to whether or not it is right for a Christian to leave a country that seems to be falling apart. The conversations and questions have been honest and sincere. I have appreciated the opportunity to...
by Doug Van Meter | 17 Oct 2016 | Articles
This morning I went for my third dental appointment to sort out a root canal. I have had root canals before, but never one that has required multiple appointments. I am not sure as to what is standard procedure, but I have been pleased with the level of care and...
by Doug Van Meter | 12 Oct 2016 | Articles
Well, it’s Monday. And it has not been a great one. I needed to take my wife to the hospital this morning for a bi-monthly procedure. I stopped by my office to get my computer so that I could get some work done while I spent the morning in the waiting room. I got...
by Doug Van Meter | 28 Sep 2016 | Articles
Jonathan Leeman writes, In the West today, individuals and families often resign their church membership like they check out of hotels. They make sure they have all their belongings, inform the management, and then go. In fact, many church members don’t do this much....
