It’s dark outside and another Thanksgiving Day is nearly over. Monieca and I are spending the holiday at the beach, which has become our tradition. Our son, Steven, and his wife, Sara and her parents are with us and it’s been a good day. The day has been a combination of cooking, eating, walking on… Read More »
Easter 2015
What a day! Praise the Lord! Yesterday was full of blessings and here are a few that stood out to me: God moved among us and hearts were touched. The music was outstanding. Jan Dernier’s testimony was a powerful witness to the life-changing grace of Jesus Christ. Attendance was strong – between 1,900 and 2,000… Read More »
Let’s Make It A Happy New Year
When Monieca and I left KY yesterday morning on our return drive to Rock Hill, the mountains were covered with a beautiful hard frost. The trees glistened and from a distance it looked like snow. Once we made it to the Virginia side of the mountain, it was snow. Just enough to paint the ground… Read More »
Distracted and Almost Out of Gas
Earlier today I stopped at Wendy’s for lunch on my way to PMC to make hospital visits, intending to put gas in my car as soon as finished lunch. While eating I read a couple of news stories via my iPhone and then spoke to some people on my way out of the restaurant. After… Read More »
Thankful
Here at the beach the turkey is done and casseroles are about to go into the oven. Soon it’ll be time to enjoy our annual feast. But first I wanted to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving and give thanks for some of my blessings this past year: the birth of our granddaughter, Lilianna… Read More »
An American Veteran
I was always intrigued by the Steve Hogg whose name was etched into the white granite stone in our family cemetery. I knew he had served in WWII and was my dad’s favorite uncle. He drowned in Michigan while fishing and is buried near his parents on the hill behind our house where I cut… Read More »
Easter Sunday Highlights 4.20.2014
Easter is always a glorious day for followers of Jesus Christ and today at FBC was incredible. The Lord moved among us and we had two young people make public professions of faith. The two services were well attended and the transition between services went smoothly. The music was top notch. Matt Newton, the choir… Read More »
Happy New Year
Happy New Year Everyone! Monieca and I trust that you’ve had some fun moments with your loved ones during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. We also pray you have a great 2014. We are thankful for our family and for our spiritual family @ FBC. I look forward to seeing you this Sunday as… Read More »
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas everyone. Monieca and I drove to Columbia last night following our Christmas Eve service to celebrate Christmas with our son, Steven, and his wife, Sara. We exchanged gifts this morning and then skyped with Jacquleine and her family in Italy. I surprised Monieca with an inexpensive but very meaningful gift. It was a… Read More »
A Fun Day
Thursday was a lot of fun. First, I had all the staff out to the house for our annual Christmas lunch. About 25 of us enjoyed BBQ ribs, grilled chicken, beans, slaw, cooked apples, rich deserts, and much more. It was a great time of fellowship, laughing, and relaxing. During our devotion, each of us… Read More »