Recently Monieca and I were eating dinner at a local restaurant when I overheard a conversation at a nearby booth. An older couple was eating when someone I assumed was a friend stopped by their booth to talk for a few minutes. During the conversation the woman shared with their friend some of her health… Read More »
A Different Kind of Christmas
Snow and family, Santa and gifts, kids and toys, Jesus and Christmas carols, love and generosity – these are the things we traditionally associate with Christmas. Watch any Christmas movie and any number of these themes will be prominently featured. Yet here we are in 2015 and the temperature in Rock Hill, SC is expected… Read More »
Chapter Twenty
Chapter 20 tells the exciting story of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. Think about that for a moment: He rose from the dead. Wow! Yet I’m struck by a verse in this chapter that is not so exciting or positive. It speaks to me because it speaks to the mentality of many Christians today. It… Read More »
Chapter Nineteen
John the disciple appears to have been present for the events described in chapters 18 and 19. He was definitely at the cross when Jesus was dying – he is the disciple whom Jesus loved mentioned in John 19:26. He was likely present at Jesus trial before the Jewish leaders in chapter 18. Note the… Read More »
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter 18 describes Jesus’ arrest and His trials before the Jewish religious leaders and the Roman authorities. A lot happens in these 40 verses, but I was struck by something Jesus did and why He did it. In verse 4 we’re told that Jesus “went forth” or “went out” to meet those who had come… Read More »
Sunday Highlights 9.27.2015
We wrapped up our Impact Missions Conference Sunday morning by signing partnership agreements (photos below) to serve alongside our brothers and sisters in Christ in three locations where the vast majority of people do not know Jesus as personal Savior and Lord. We will be working with: • David and Heather Petro in the region… Read More »
Should I attend a gay wedding?
What do you do if you receive an invitation to a gay wedding? If the invitation is from a relative or close friend, you’re likely to have conflicting emotions and thoughts. You’ll also hear different opinions from religious leaders and friends. In the years to come this is going to be a question that many… Read More »
Meteorites and the Future
Earlier today a meteor struck an area of Russia about 930 miles east of Moscow, creating a shockwave that blew out windows and damaged buildings for miles around. More than 950 people were injured, most suffering minor cuts and bruises from flying glass. However forty-six people remain hospitalized. The meteor was visible in the morning… Read More »
Heart Cath and Other Stuff
I imagine many of you who read this blog have probably already heard that I had a heart catheterization Tuesday morning. Good news is that my heart is fine…no blockages. The chest pains and other symptoms that led to the procedure are the result of something else. We’re not sure what that something else is… Read More »