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Born in Barberton, Ohio in 1956.
Attended Norton Schools. Graduated 1975 from Norton High School.
Spent three years in the US Army, most of that time in Italy. Two months spent training with the Italian Alpini troops in the Italian Alps.
Attended University

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Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations The true meaning of Christian community: 1 of 15

Some Thoughts Concerning Brotherhood and Friendship When you obeyed the gospel from the heart, God added you to His family. When God added others to His family, by the same means, they became your spiritual siblings. It is reasonable, then, to refer to the body of Christ as "the brotherhood." We have a common salvation (Jude...
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Facts about angels: 1 of 9

A Study of Angels GENERAL MEANING The words that are translated "angel" from both Hebrew and Greek mean "messenger". Like many words, the word "angel" has a broad meaning and specific meanings. In the broadest sense, anyone or anything that delivers a message can be said to be a messenger (angel). The term does not always re...
Politics, News & Issues > Soldiers & Veterans Commentary: Tribute to America's veterans: 4 of 24

An Apology to World War II Veterans An elderly gentleman gave me something over thirty years ago that really belongs to you World War II veterans. I think it's time that I pass it on. I am a thief who took, enjoyed, and hoarded something of yours. He meant for you to have it, but he gave it to me. The Mitzels had always been...
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study The Bible and its interpretation: 8 of 41

What Can be Known Can be Shown All rational students of the Bible want to be told, by teachers and preachers, not just what to believe, but also why those things are to be believed. Every faithful teacher of the Bible is prepared to deliver both in clear terms. Bible doctrines are all taught by specific Bible passages and th...
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations How the church needs changing: 7 of 30

The Ancient Gospel in the Modern World Most religious groups change with the times. The Lord's church must challenge the times to change. When Christianity was first introduced to mankind, it was designed to be the means by which all people of all races, nationalities, cultures and times could be forgiven of their sins, have...
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Concepts (Other) Teaching and preaching: 2 of 8

The Blessings and Curses of Stories, Illustrations, and Modern Parables Sometimes, in our public study of the Bible, we are aided in our understanding of the word of God by the use of some story that serves to illustrate what the scriptures teach. Divine principles are often cemented more firmly in our memory when they are l...
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study To whom was "Ephesians" written?: 2 of 7

EPHESIANS-Introductory Considerations INTRODUCTION We begin our study of the great inspired letter that Paul wrote to the faithful saints in Ephesus, the message of which is living and powerful. God, Who inspired it, knows more about you than you know about yourself, and His Word is capable of addressing the deep and real ne...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Christian understanding of happiness: 2 of 6

"Happiness" Man's search for happiness sometimes looks like a futile attempt at grasping after the wind. Like the child chasing a butterfly only to have it come and land on his shoulder after he has given up the attempt, happiness is less likely to be had when it is the thing being pursued. It can come upon us as a subtle su...
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Are there essential principles of Christian doctrine to which all Christians can agree?: 13 of 31

Fellowship and 2 John 9-11 INTRODUCTION Doctrine's Importance Good doctrine is the brain and spinal cord of the body of Christ. It is the agency through which our Head, Jesus Christ, guides the actions of our hands in doing right, animates our tongues to speak truth, and directs our feet to carry us where we ought to go. The...
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Resisting the tendency toward revenge: 9 of 20

The Two-Sided Prayer for God's Judgment One cannot easily read the Psalms without being impressed with the number of times that David prayed that God would judge those who were behaving in evil ways that were hindering the cause of Jehovah. He prayed that God would intervene to stop them, to stop their mouths, that they woul...