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 »
$10,OOO
Over a year ago we began praying that God would bless our church with the ability to pay off our existing debt in six years. At that time, the debt was approximately $6.2 million. We kicked off our Six In 6 Capital Campaign in March 2015 and members have been faithfully and generously giving ever… Read More »
Mother’s Day Weekend
Monieca enjoyed this Mother’s Day weekend. So did I! The kids and grand-kids were with us, which always makes it special. Watching them interact as their relationships continue to deepen is a blessing. Hearing them talk about their life and the things that matter to them is encouraging when they have their priorities right and… Read More »
Weekend Blessings
Taking time to recognize God’s blessings, both large and small, adds joy to one’s life. With activities and technology keeping us distracted and busy, a conscious intentionality is necessary. To encourage you to say “thank you” to our Lord for His blessings in your life, I thought I’d share a few of the blessings I… Read More »
“I’ll Pray For You” – More Than A Platitude
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 »