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These are my weekly articles that are published in the Lake Charles American Press. I hope and pray that they are helpful to you, as we grow in our faith together. God bless you!
Rev. Weldon C. Bares
"John Wooden & Bill Walton" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
One of the greatest coaches in the history of college basketball was John Wooden. He was very strict. He demanded that his players have...
"Henry Ford & Charlie Steinmetz" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
One of the best museums in our country is the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, Michigan. A large part of the museum...
"A Witness from a Russian Writer" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
There is something about the writings of the great Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky that seems to really touch my soul. “Crime and...
"I Can Only Imagine" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
Several years ago, I went to New York City with my mother and father. This was their first visit to the Big Apple. One evening, my mother...
"Most Dangerous Job on the Battlefield" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
I find Civil War battlefields to be so interesting to visit. My favorite is Gettysburg in Pennsylvania. Who do you think had the most...
"Good Words from Bo Diddley" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
Have you ever noticed how easy it is for us to spot the faults of others? It is so easy for us to point to the sins of others and talk...
"Comparing Report Cards" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
A young boy had some bad grades on his report card. He was hesitant to show his father the card. He was exploring the attic one day and...
"Finding God in Silence" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
My earliest memories of libraries are those of stern librarians saying, "Shhhh!" We often struggle with silence, but scripture affirms...
"A Lesson from Worcestershire Sauce About Patience" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
In the mid-1800s, an English traveler, Lord Marcus Sandy, was in Bombay, India. At a restaurant, he was served a delicious sauce. He...
"Two Hours or Two Minutes?" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
Does the name Edward Everett sound familiar to you? He was a famous orator who delivered the speech that preceded President Lincoln’s...
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