Thursday night was one of the best Christmas worship experiences I’ve ever had. I’ve attended better concerts and shows, but never a better time of worship to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior. Travis Cottrell and his team, along with our worship choir and orchestra, led us praising Jesus. The evening alternated between… Read More »
Sunday Highlights 12.03.2017
Sunday was a beautiful day at FBC. I know that doesn’t sound very spiritual, but it’s the word that keeps coming to mind. I guess when you see God in people and experiences, that is a beautiful thing – so maybe it is a spiritual word. It was beautiful to watch as two new believers… 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 »
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 »
A Roller Coaster of Emotions
Roller Coasters are my favorite ride at any amusement park. The higher the drop, the better. Circles and loops are boring – its’ the big fall that’s fun. Going up one hill and down another is a blast. Emotional roller coasters are a different story. They can leave you with whiplash, feeling drained and numb.… 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 »
Silent Night and a Choir of Frogs
Like many of you, “Silent Night” is one of my favorite Christmas carols. Its melody and message combine to touch our hearts and paint a beautiful image. At Christmas it encourages us to reflect, appreciate, and worship. I was reminded of that last night…by frogs. After raining off and on most of the day and… Read More »
Sunday Highlights 12.13.2015
Today was a very full day. It was also a good one. Fellowship, food, love, and prayer are words that describe today for me. I lost count of how many people told me they were praying for Jacqueline and our family. Whether it was face to face, text messages, or emails – it was an… Read More »
Sunday Highlights 12.06.2015
Yesterday was the first Sunday of December and the decorations at FBC were beautiful. The festive lights and flowers add to the celebration each year and I appreciate those who make it happen. I wrapped up the sermon series on following Jesus by sharing more stories from the lives of Corrie and Betsie ten Boom. … Read More »