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 Sixteen
There is so much in chapter 16 that is relevant for today. Let’s look at three things in particular. 1) Hostility toward Christians and martyrdom: In verse 2 Jesus makes it clear the His followers would eventually be “outcasts from the synagogue.” Jesus’ disciples and early followers were Jews who continued to worship in the… 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 »
Those Silly Cats
For Valentine’s Day, Monieca and I ate dinner at Outback…the prime rib was really good. When we got home, our two outdoor cats (we live in the country) reminded me of an important lesson in life. Now I know you might think that’s silly, but let me explain. One of my fondest memories is from… Read More »