Hogg’s Pearls of Wisdom for April, 2018 Passing on to you the pearls of wisdom gleaned from what I read, watch and listen to each month. If a particular pearl appeals to you, click the link and enjoy. Like God’s Word says: “Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be… Read More »
Seeing the Beauty
I’m looking at a vase of roses and lilies I gave Monieca recently and wishing they stayed fresh and beautiful longer. They were so beautiful – for a brief time. Now the roses have dropped their petals and the lilies are beginning to wilt. To feel better all I have to do is turn my… Read More »
Five Week Challenge: Day 34
When Monieca was six months pregnant with Steven, we experienced a very scary night. While visiting family in Kentucky she started bleeding and we rushed her to the hospital. After an initial examination the Doctor’s words did little to comfort us. It was late Friday night when I took her mom and sister home, then… Read More »
Five Week Challenge: Day 1
Fasting Challenge: Fast one day each week for the next five weeks. You choose the day this week and the type of fast The purpose is to submit to the Lordship of Christ. Ask Him to show you the “want” or “desire” that hinders your obeying Him and then submit it to His Lordship. Some… Read More »
Summer Learning
I read Proverbs 15 during my prayer time this morning. Notice I called it my “prayer time” instead of my “quiet time.” For me quiet time can involve several spiritual disciplines, whereas my prayer time is a conversation between me and God. My favorite and most meaningful practice during these prayer times is praying the… Read More »
Don’t Just Stand There – PRAY
I’m reading “Don’t Just Stand There, Pray Something” by Ronald Dunn and below are a few quotes that really made me think and reflect. I’d love to know your reaction to them. Leave a reply and share your thoughts with me and everyone else. “If it’s big enough to worry about, it’s big enough to… Read More »
Birds & Lost People
Yesterday while praying for the lost people on my OIKOS Evangelism List, I noticed some black birds outside the window. About two dozen of them alternated sitting on tree limbs and looking for something to eat on the ground. They fluttered to and fro, until after a few minutes they all flew away. An image… 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 »