I love the tea olive bush. Four of them are growing in our yard at home. When we built the office building at church, I had a few of them planted here as well. They produce clusters of small white blooms for several weeks during the winter that emit a beautiful, sweet fragrance that can… Read More »
Happy Valentine’s Day
Not everyone loves “Valentine’s Day” and it’s not the people you think might feel that way. Did you know that Valentine’s Day is banned in several Muslim countries? On Monday, February 13 the Islamabad High Court in Pakistan’s capital issued an order that banned the celebration of Valentine’s Day across the country “with immediate effect.”… Read More »
Time is Life
Life is busy. Too busy! When I was young there was a lot of talk about advances in technology and the invention of new products making life easier, thus creating more free time. It seems the opposite has happened. Progress has increased how much we do or are expected to do, leaving less time for… Read More »
Family & CHRISTmas
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 »
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