Early this morning Monieca left Rock Hill and drove to KY to check on her parents. Using the “Find iPhone” app I was able to track her the whole way and know where she was at any moment. I even snapped a photo of the GPS showing her having just crossed the NC/VA state lines… Read More »
The Presidential Election: Some Things to Keep in Mind
With the Republican National Convention last week and the Democratic National Convention this week, the upcoming Presidential election is the lead story in the news. It is also on the hearts and minds of God’s people. Many of us view this election as pivotal, especially with regard the Supreme Court and the future of religious… Read More »
First Calvary Baptist Church
Yesterday I announced via video in both worship services that FBC has been asked to sponsor First Calvary Baptist Church for membership in the York Baptist Association. We did the same thing back in the 1990s for New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, which became the first predominately African-American church to join our local association. Over… Read More »
Where’s the Dollar Menu
This is a brief story about a recent experience I had at a McDonald’s that has important lessons for us at church. At the end of it, let me know what you think. Monieca and I drove to KY earlier this week to help her mom move into a nursing home. To save time we… Read More »
Family
As a Pastor I see a lot of joy and a lot of sorrow. I see people who are happy and others who are sad. I see families who love each other, as well as those who seldom talk to each other. I see families who enjoy being together and others who cringe at the… Read More »
A Teenager Gets Revived
This afternoon our FBC teenagers and their adult leaders returned from a week at SummerSalt, where they worshiped Jesus, studied God’s word, had fun swimming and playing games, and got a fresh touch from the Lord. One young lady summarized her experience this way: “You can’t go to SummerSalt and leave not wanting a closer… Read More »
It Touched Her Heart
You never know what God is going to use to make an impression on someone. I was reminded of that today during lunch. Monieca and I enjoyed eating lunch with a woman who only recently started attending FBC. She has been in Rock Hill for a few years and regularly attended a couple of different… Read More »
Monieca’s Flowers
I began last Sunday’s sermon talking about some flowers I had given to Monieca. It wasn’t a special occasion, I just wanted to say “I love you” and “I’m thinking about you.” So while buying groceries at BiLo I picked up some flowers. The point I was making in the sermon was that during the… Read More »
Grits and Egg Beaters
This morning our staff met for breakfast at Cracker Barrel. In the past I would’ve ordered “Uncle Herschel’s Favorite” or “Old Timer’s Breakfast.” I’ve not enjoyed either option since I lost weight. Today I ordered the “Good Morning Breakfast” because it is filling and has considerably fewer calories. One problem though: It comes with grits… Read More »
Dementia Seminar
When someone you love is suffering dementia, what is the best way to: Physically approach them? Speak to them? Direct them to do something? Handle your own frustrations? Lesson their fears and frustrations? Prevent them from hurting themselves? These are just a few of the important practical questions that were answered yesterday during the “Understanding… Read More »
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