Light
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12, NIV) The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:5, NIV) “You are the light of the world. A town built […]
Building Christian Community
“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. . . And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.” […]
Total Eclipse
August 21, 2017 was an event that threw me straight into the Twilight Zone. Actually, it was 1:32 PM and it was the most amazing 2 minutes and 19 seconds of my life! […]
How Does Your Garden Grow?
For most of my married life I have enjoyed vegetable gardening. Not the multi-acre gardens I remember growing up on a farm in rural Conecuh County, Alabama, but a small, manageable plot that supplements our food source with delectable fresh produce. Harvests of green beans, yellow squash, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cabbage and the like […]
Run Your Race
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its […]
Fishers of Men
“And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19 I grew up in a fishing family. My mom and dad fished as long as I can remember. We fished in canals in the everglades. I was not always the best fishing companion because I felt sorry for […]
Start the Church Year Right in Sunday School
Sunday School is more than just a church organization. It is the door through which people are reached, care ministry is given and the Word is taught. Some people focus on the size of classes whether big or small. Here are some thoughts to ponder about Sunday School classes and their size. It should be […]