Musings

By Sean Dietrich When I was a kid, my mother believed in angels, but I didn’t. I was on the fence about angels. I didn’t believe in hocus pocus. My thought was, if angels were real, then why were they always the worst team in the Major Leagues? My mother used...

By Doug Stauffer, Pastor Faith Independent Baptist Church In a world where dependability seems to be waning, the stories of biblical figures such as Abraham, Moses, Peter and Mary Magdalene stand out as examples of biblical faithfulness. Their lives offer profound lessons on its importance. These accounts illuminate the past...

By Victoria Ostrosky Our father Adam was placed in the Garden of Eden way back in the beginning to be its keeper. His job was to tend and protect the Garden, to ensure that everything was as it should be. He was the caretaker and guardian. Things have certainly changed...

By Pastor Doug Stauffer As we usher in 2024, it is natural to imagine the prospect of new beginnings. This universal feeling of starting anew echoes the teachings of the Bible: each day offers a blank canvas. The Bible, rich in narratives of new beginnings, assures us of God’s unending...

By Pastor Doug Stauffer Every Independence Day finds patriot hearts swelling with pride and gratitude for our freedoms enjoyed in this great nation. Amidst the fireworks, parades and family gatherings, let us take a moment to reflect on the true essence of freedom as expressed in the Holy Scriptures. The...

By Pastor Doug “Doc” Stauffer As this reaches you, another very contentious election has passed, and the results are now known. For some, it is a time of celebration, as the outcomes they supported have proved victorious. The future seems less certain for others who had hoped for different outcomes....

By “Doc” Doug Stauffer It’s a familiar scene often portrayed in nativity displays: the wise men gather around a baby in a manger. However, a closer look at the Bible reveals a different picture. According to Scripture, by the time the wise men arrived in Bethlehem, Jesus was not an...

By Gueary Clendenning What was your perfect gift you received as a child during Christmas? You know, the one gift that stands out in your memory even after all these years? I remember my perfect gift was a fully loaded red, chrome Schwinn bicycle! How many of you from my generation...

By Sean Dietrich The Third Day of Christmas. My three French hens must have gotten lost in the mail. The weather was a stolid 34 degrees. The water in the dog bowls was stone. The sun was out. Waffle House was warm and inviting. The parking lot was mostly empty except...

One of our very own Bay Life writers, Kenneth Books, has published a humorous, politically incorrect book. “These are a Few of the Things that I Hate” is composed of essays, all put together in a calendar format. The 327-page book is designed to prompt belly laughs throughout the year. From...