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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
"Pity Party?" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
Pity parties are not fun. There is no music. No laughter. We are sometimes the host of such parties in our lives. They are never joyous...
"The Most Amazing Book" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
The Bible has been translated into over two thousand languages. No other book in history even comes close to that. In fact, the Bible...
"A New School Year" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
With the beginning of a new school year upon us, I think back to some wonderful teachers in my life. I think of my first-grade teacher,...
"Lincoln and Depression" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
I recently read Doris Goodwin’s bestseller “Team of Rivals.” The book is about Abraham Lincoln and some of the men who served with him in...
"Tailgate Driving" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
I have to admit that I really don’t like it when someone tailgates me. It seems to always annoy me. In nearly every case, I am going the...
"Attacked With a Water Balloon" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
I recently conducted a small wedding at Prien Lake Park. It was very hot, but a meaningful time. There is a water play area at the park....
"Hypocrites in the Church" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
Over the years I have heard many reasons why people don’t go to church. In my opinion, one of the weakest reasons is when someone claims,...
"An Atheist Who Changed His Mind" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
Have you ever heard of Antony Flew? He was a famous atheist who argued for years against the existence of God. But then he had a change...
"It's Never too Late!" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
Have you ever heard of Sir Christopher Wren? He was the architect who built the incredible St. Paul’s Cathedral in London in the 1600's...
"A Lesson from the Say Hey Kid" - by Rev. Weldon Bares
Willie Mays passed away last week at the age of 93. He was called the “Say Hey Kid” because that was how he often greeted people. Willie...
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