This past weekend Monieca and I were in KY to visit family and celebrate Christmas. Saturday afternoon we gathered with her brother and several relatives at the nursing home where her parents now live. There was food, gifts, photographs, laughter, hugs, conversations, and kids playing. Her mom and dad sat side by side in their… Read More »
Praying for One Another
Phil, our chairman of deacons, had major surgery Monday and will be on a medical leave from work for several months while he recovers at home. I just spoke with Debbie, his wife, and Phil is doing well. There’s a long road in front of him, but he is a fighter and he loves Jesus.… Read More »
Ugly Sweater Contest
Monieca’s Sunday School class had their Christmas party last night and among the festivities was an “ugly sweater contest.” Not everyone participated but a few brave souls went for it big time. They stood before us like models on a runway as we applauded for the one we considered the ugliest. Winners were declared and… Read More »
Christmas Time’s A Coming
One of my favorite songs at Christmas when I was growing up was Bill Monroe’s version of “Christmas Time’s A Coming.” It’s a fast paced Bluegrass celebration of Christmas and home that still makes me feel good when I hear it. I thought about that song this week while Monieca and I were celebrating Thanksgiving… Read More »
Praying Like Jesus
“It’s hard to put into words what God has done in my heart this weekend” “It was a powerful weekend. I can’t remember when I’ve been so blessed.” “I was convicted because I prayed with my kids a lot when they were little, but not so much now.” “I want my prayers to be more… Read More »
A Special Memory
Brother A. P. was an elderly deacon in my home church when I was a teenager. He faithfully attended services and was known as a prayer warrior. I learned that he prayed for me every day at 1:00 pm. That made me feel good, but at the time I didn’t appreciate it as much as… Read More »
Trump Wins! Now What?
Trump Wins! Now What? Many of us are sleep deprived today because we were up late watching returns in the presidential election. What a night! I’ve never witnessed an election like this one. In the weeks leading up to the election many of us have been praying for the election and for our country. People… Read More »
Ordaining a Minister
A lot of us were touched emotionally Sunday afternoon when we watched Bill Crute lay hands on his son, Will, during Will’s ordination to the gospel ministry. I know I was! Even without the sight of a dad participating in his son’s ordination, such services are always special for me. They help me recall my… Read More »
Trunk or Treat Fun
I love Trunk or Treat at FBC. It’s always a lot of fun and this year was just that – FUN! More than 2,000 people showed up, the weather was perfect, and our FBC family of volunteers and staff did a great job. I did have one new experience this year. I was arrested. That’s… Read More »
Can America Avoid God’s Judgment?
A few weeks ago I stated in a sermon that God may be giving us what we deserve in this year’s Presidential election – two candidates that few people respect. The pervasive economic, political, moral, and religious corruption in America mirrors that of Israel and Judah during the days of the earliest Minor Prophets. God’s… Read More »
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