Bob Beck Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dreams of Pharaoh are one and the same. God has revealed to Pharaoh what he is about to do. The seven good cows are seven years, and the seven good heads of grain are seven years; it is one and the same[Read More…]
Author: BOB BECK for The Chronicle
Honoring U.S. flag always a core tenet for veterans
Bob Beck “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands …” – The Pledge of Allegiance An excerpt from the national VFW: When we talk about the American flag – our flag – we’re not just talking about[Read More…]
VFW recognizes Creswell’s Wright
Wright The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Oregon held its 100th Convention in June. Retiring Auxiliary President Debra Wright (from Creswell VFW Post Auxiliary) and Department Commander George Carroll, each had a successful year, in spite of COVID-19, which required the use of alternative communications and service. Debra[Read More…]
Fond memories of mom, in church and at home
Bob Beck/Robert’s Ramblings And Hannah made a vow, saying, “LORD Almighty, if you will only look on your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the LORD for all the days of his life, and no[Read More…]
A lifting storm, a reason to celebrate soon
Some went out on the sea in ships; they were merchants on the mighty waters. They saw the works of the LORD, his wonderful deeds in the deep. For he spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted high the waves. They mounted up to the heavens and went down[Read More…]
Bottom line, ‘we do not assault our fellow citizens’
FILE PHOTO Veteran’s Day 2020 had a different feel as veterans and residents physically distanced at a ceremony in front of the Creswell memorial and fire station. “I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic …”[Read More…]
Keep questioning, especially when answers aren’t apparent
Bob Beck/ Robert’s Ramblings On Sundays we have been reading from the Book of Exodus, and I have been impressed by how often Moses questions, or perhaps challenges, God. When we read the Book of Job we see this again. Job is faithful to God but his friends tell him that he[Read More…]
Finding that ‘safe haven’ to escape
Bob Beck Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress. He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven. [Read More…]
Applying lessons learned during tough times
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” – James 1: 2-4 We have definitely had[Read More…]