Kevin Patterson

Nanaimo

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Articles

Bye … for now

Jan 9, 2024 | midfloridanewspapers.com | Kevin Patterson

Nearly 27 years ago, my sweet mother-in-law passed away at a young age from ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Several years later, one of my brothers-in-law also lost his life to that terrible illness. On Sept. 11, 2023, my sweet wife, Sheri, of 31 amazing years was diagnosed with the same incurable disease that has taken the lives of so many of her immediate and extended family over the years.
Giving thanks daily

Nov 22, 2023 | midfloridanewspapers.com | Kevin Patterson

“Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth. Serve the LORD with gladness; come before Him with joyful singing. Know that the LORD himself is God; it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name.
Don’t miss out!

Nov 8, 2023 | midfloridanewspapers.com | Kevin Patterson

When Herbert Hoover was the President of the United States, he, Mrs. Hoover, and an official group stopped one Sunday at a little church building nestled in the mountains of Pennsylvania. Most of the members of the tiny congregation were absent and had not given much thought as to the importance of assembling on that particular morning for worship. Only 13 people were present when the Hoovers and their companions arrived.
Nothing but the blood of Jesus

Oct 10, 2023 | midfloridanewspapers.com | Kevin Patterson

Most of us have heard the story of Jesus Christ since we were little children. We have heard about the lessons He taught, the miracles He performed, and the cruel death on the cross He suffered for you and me. Anyone can read in detail in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John of the great pain and anguish Jesus endured for each of us so that we might have the chance for an eternal home in Heaven.
He is everywhere!

Sep 27, 2023 | midfloridanewspapers.com | Kevin Patterson

A family once prepared to go on their annual summer vacation. They packed their suitcases, loaded the car, backed out of the driveway, and embarked upon their journey.
Marriage: Designed to last

Sep 13, 2023 | midfloridanewspapers.com | Kevin Patterson

A hillbilly and his son once left their backwoods home and went to the city. Upon their arrival, they noticed and entered the local mall. They were amazed by almost everything they saw, but they were especially intrigued by two, shiny, silver walls that could move apart and then slide back together again. The boy asked, “What is this, Father?”The father, never having seen an elevator before, responded, “Son, I have never seen anything like this in my life.
Alcohol: wise or foolish?

Aug 30, 2023 | midfloridanewspapers.com | Kevin Patterson

In rural Carbon County, Pennsylvania, a group of men were drinking beer and discharging firearms from the rear deck of a home owned by Irving Michaels, age 27. The men were firing at a raccoon that was wandering by, but the beer impaired their aim. Despite the estimated 35 shots the group fired, the animal escaped into a drainage pipe that was three feet in diameter.
Do unto others before they do unto you?

Aug 16, 2023 | midfloridanewspapers.com | Kevin Patterson

Once, a lady was bitten by a dog with rabies. Her minister, knowing that hydrophobia was an incurable disease, called on her and tactfully suggested that she write down her last wishes before the vicious disease took its toll. She agreed and began writing while he waited. She wrote and wrote and wrote. Finally, the preacher inquired about the document. “That’s a rather long will, isn’t it?”The lady replied, “Who’s writing a will?
Don’t overdose or underdose!

Aug 2, 2023 | midfloridanewspapers.com | Kevin Patterson

Way down in the country, it was customary to measure medicine with whatever was handy. Once, a small-town doctor once met the husband of one of his patients on the street. “How’s your wife, Jake?” he asked. “Did you give her that sleeping powder as I suggested?”Jake answered, “Well, Doc, you told me to give her just as much as I could get on a quarter. I didn’t have a quarter, so I gave her what I could get on five nickels.
God’s spiritual roadmap

Jul 12, 2023 | midfloridanewspapers.com | Kevin Patterson