Following the crowd can be a dangerous thing. A couple of millennia ago, on what we now call a Sunday , the crowd sang, praised, and exalted the One who they said had come “in the name of the Lord.” They lined the streets, strewed palm branches, and spread their robes to honor the One…
It was almost more than this pastor’s heart could stand. It was a day of precious memories, testimonies, tears of joy and gratitude, and fellowship. With some delicious tacos thrown in. I got back this week from spending several days in Mexico visiting a couple of ministries that we were involved in during our time…
The other day I saw a sign that said, “No matter how hard life gets, never let go of God’s hand.” A good thought and very true. Life does and always will have its hard times; of that there is no doubt. And we should never let go of His all-powerful hand; no doubt there,…
The contrast was stark. Like night and day. It happened some time ago, but it came to mind this week and blessed me as I remembered the lesson I learned. Some time back, I was with my wife at the Medical Center (I’m still not used to the new “Navicent Health” name) to see a…
Today, a history lesson that goes back 283 years. Years of planning led up to it, and on February 12, 1733, Gen. James Oglethorpe and his group of colonists climbed up the Yamacraw Bluff from the Savannah River to establish a colony they would call Georgia. But it’s not the founding, as interesting as it…
It’s Friday, and here I sit. The blank screen mockingly stares at me, daring me to come up with something to fill it. Plenty of topics come to mind. But there’s nothing there. Guess that’s what they call writer’s block. Do you ever feel like that when it comes to your problems? You seem to…
At our Men of the Word Bible study, we’re wrapping up our reading and discussion of Jungle Pilot, the biography of missionary Nate Saint. The five month (so far) journey through his life story has blessed, encouraged, challenged, and even sometimes convicted me. This week, a line from a letter he wrote to his parents…
It happens every day. On average, it could only cost about $490 to get it done. The vast majority do it to cut down on an unwanted interference in their lives or to avoid complicating already difficult situations. Many also say it creates a burden on an already tight budget. So they take the life…
2016. A presidential election year. Things are about to go into political high gear as candidates campaign and jockey for favor in the eyes of the voters. Have you been watching the debates? Listening to the candidates? Don’t worry, I’m not going to get too political with this note, but I would like to make…
King Jehoshaphat had led his nation in a return to God, spiritual reform, and revival. He sought the Lord and was blessed by Him. But now he faced a problem. A huge problem. The combined armies of Moab, Ammon, and others were forming to do battle with the people of Judah. You can find the…