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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
"500,000 Euros in a Broken Boiler" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
An article in the Wall Street Journal described a man in Germany who wanted to hide his money and so he stuffed over 500,000 Euros in a...
"Are You Facing Trouble?" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
I like the story about a wife who came up to her husband one day and said, "Honey, there's trouble with the car. It has water in the...
"A New Puppy" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
I had forgotten what it was like to have a puppy. But now, it’s game on. I am almost two weeks into it, an 11-week-old Italian Spinone....
"What Would You Do With $500,000?" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
Harry Denman was a well-known lay Methodist evangelist. He told a story about a woman who visited her pastor one day. She reminded him...
"Major World Religions" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
We live in a world that is so diverse. That diversity can be clearly seen in this country, especially in the area of religion. While...
"What Are the Greatest Journeys in History?" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
I have an interesting book that is entitled, “The Seventy Great Journeys in History.” The book highlights many important journeys,...
"The Holidays Can Be Painful" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
The holiday season can be a time of pain for people. It's not all beautiful Christmas trees and smiling children sitting around opening...
"Bob Dylan Movie - 'A Complete Unknown" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
A movie about Bob Dylan will be released on Christmas Day. The film stars Timothee Chalamet as the young Dylan and is entitled “A...
"Lest We Forget" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
An old story tells of a Persian king who rose from a poverty-stricken home to the glory of being king. When he was crowned king, he sent...
"How Can We Grow Closer to God?" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
Someone recently asked me, “I want to be closer to God. How can I do that? What do you suggest?” I commended this person for wanting to...
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