Last Thursday our staff spent the day with David Wheeler, Professor of Evangelism at Liberty University. He graciously drove to Rock Hill to help us think about evangelism strategies. He shared with us an experience his mom had after her husband died. She was living in a new place and it was her first Sunday… Read More »
Hands On Learning
Integration is blending parts into a unified whole. It brings together into one several things that are separate. It combines and consolidates. Jesus discipled the group we usually call disciples using an integrated model. He spent three years with them doing ministry together and talking. They observed Him teaching and serving and reacting. They also… Read More »
Going Somewhere With A Group
You ever noticed how hard it can be deciding which restaurant you’re going to for dinner or lunch? Monieca and I’ve occasionally sat in the car five minutes trying to decide…either because we bored with eating at the same places or because I want one thing and she wants something else. When our staff goes… Read More »
Tomorrow Doesn’t Always Come
Sunday afternoon was tough. I officiated at the funeral of a 36 year old husband and father of four who died from an accident Wednesday evening. He was also a son, brother, grandson, uncle, cousin, and friend. Those who loved him are hurting and life will never be the same for them. His death was… Read More »
Sad Goodbyes
Our grandson, Liam, was in town this past weekend for Mother’s Day. Jacqueline and Evan were here too, but most of you know how grandparents are. We’re always glad to see our kids, but we’re really glad to see our kid’s kids. Liam is now two and a lot of fun. When they were leaving… Read More »
The Love of Moms and Jesus
Our annual tradition on Mother’s Day at FBC is something I look forward to and this year was no different. It’s beautiful to watch hundreds of kids of all ages giving a carnation to their mom during our worship services. Moms cry and kids smile. It’s a neat way to recognize moms on their special… Read More »
Remembering Those Killed in the Line of Duty
We hosted the annual “Police Honor and Memorial Service” at lunch today, with nearly 200 law enforcement personnel from several agencies and departments in attendance. The service is a time to remember those officers killed in the line of duty and to show support to their families. At one point in the service, a bell… Read More »
A Typical Sunday Unexpectedly Made Special
Today has been a long but good day, and it’s not over yet. It started like most Sundays do for me…up at 5:00 am and drive to the church (after getting coffee at Dunkin’ Donuts – and “no” I did not get a donut – I was good this morning). Preached twice and then went… Read More »
Concerts and Worship
Friday night Monieca and I enjoyed a nice meal at Steven W’s Bistro in Newberry, SC and then attended a Loretta Lynn concert at the Newberry Opera House, one of my favorite venues for concerts. It’s small, seating about 500 people and there’s not a bad seat in the house. At age 77, Lynn’s stamina… Read More »
A Sad Christmas Story
I once listened as the Pastor of a small church preached about the Holy Spirit. He described the scene when his family got together for Christmas. The kids quickly tore into their packages, leaving the room overflowing with wrapping paper. Even his parents got into the act…but not his grandfather. His grandfather would sit in… Read More »
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