Author Archives: Rich Jones

Actress Sophia Loren has stated that when you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child. Brian’s mom seems not to have … Continue reading →

That word seems to describe most of us adults in America today. It seems that no matter what task we pronounce ‘done,’ there always appears to be something or someone else stepping forward yelling, ‘I’m next,’ and dutifully we answer … Continue reading →

I attended a wedding this last week-end. I immediately noticed the attention to detail of the chosen location; the preferred colors; the selected wedding music and the favored symbols used throughout the service to emphasize the groom and bride’s love … Continue reading →

As we prepare to celebrate Easter, I would like to direct your thoughts to two guarantees that Jesus’ resurrection secures. First, it guarantees that the penalty for our sins has been paid in full and accepted by the Father. [Jesus] … Continue reading →

Jeremiah Small served for 6 years among the Kurds in Northern Iraq teaching at Classical School of the Medes. As he bent his head to pray at the start of his class on March 1st of this year, he was … Continue reading →

Last week I found myself painting one of the bedrooms in our house. I know, Rich Jones-painter is an oxymoron, but nevertheless, it happened. To help my mind pass the time I listened to the radio and heard a song … Continue reading →

I believe that Larry Norman captures the joy of sharing the gospel message in his song, Sweet, Sweet Song of Salvation. It is a song that must spring from the mouths of those who know it well. Let’s Be Singing … Continue reading →

Scanning some of the ‘reality shows’ on television I was reminded of 1 John 2:15-17. Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. … Continue reading →

Recently a friend shared with me that his spouse had an aggressive form of cancer. The news came to me at time when I have been preparing to celebrate Sue’s birthday, Valentine’s Day and our 32th anniversary this month. He … Continue reading →

As Sue and I lay in bed the other night saying our prayers we became aware of how quiet our house has become since our children have grown and left and started families of their own. I still miss going … Continue reading →