The home office is feeling quite sarcastic this morning and provides us the following top ten list: Top Ten Ideas to Help Destroy the Local Church. 10. Be irregular or at least habitually tardy in attendance at Bible Classes, worship, and other activities.9. Talk critically about church leaders in public, around other members, and to … Continue reading Top Ten Ideas to Help Destroy the Local Church
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Jubilee!
This past month, after 5 years and 3 months, the congregation at Parrish paid off our mortgage on our mortgage. In 2001 we located and purchased 17 acres of hill, hollow, and creek on the new road between Parrish and Oakman. In 2004 we completed construction on our current building. Then in 2007 we added … Continue reading Jubilee!
Getting back to blogging
I am at Exposure Youth Camp this week and will not take take to blog. I will try to wrap up the whole Exposure Experience on Thursday when I get back to a somewhat regular routine. For now here is a promo video for EYC:Scott
The Religion of the SEC
In my part of the world - about 45 miles north of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (For the uninformed and those outside of the US, that is the home of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide) there is a good bit of excitement concerning the Tide's number 1 ranking and defeat of the Florida Gators. In the … Continue reading The Religion of the SEC
What I Like About the Holidays
In this picture - Sister-in-Law (Tammy), Mom (Anna), and my lovely wife (Amy) model their "Santa" aprons while making deviled eggs.While there are many more reasons to like the holidays than I have room to list, here are a few of my favorite reasons.1. FAMILY. During the holiday season, both of my brothers, our wives, … Continue reading What I Like About the Holidays
What Does it Cost?
Ted, one of the members the Parrish Church of Christ, works and live in Birmingham during the week and worships with a congregation there. One fellow employee at his company was curious about Ted's faith and commitment. This co-worker is new to the United States coming from an Asian country. When he and Ted talked … Continue reading What Does it Cost?
Double Overtime
Last night the Oakman 8th grade boys won 47 to 44 at Curry. Oakman lead at halftime by 11 points. Curry came within three with less than 10 seconds on the clock. Then buzzer beater three pointer to end regulation and send the game into overtime. Their fans went wild. Three minutes later Oakman scores … Continue reading Double Overtime
Who Do You Love?
In our Bible class yesterday morning, Rick W. told us about three statements he heard in a sermon recently. I cannot help but think about what the preacher said. Let me know what you think."If you attend worship on Sunday Morning, you love 'your church.'""If you attend worship Sunday Morning and Sunday Evening, you love … Continue reading Who Do You Love?
A Football Classic and a bonus Top Ten
Hope you enjoy this classic from Andy Griffith; They Call if Football.Now that you had a mid-week chuckle; here are the top ten reasons I have decided to never attend another football game.10. The Public address system was too loud at times and not loud enough at others.9. There were teenage girls dressed inappropriately.8. The … Continue reading A Football Classic and a bonus Top Ten
A Model of Ministry
A Model of Ministry Last Thursday, Sept 17, Adam Faughn posted a blog I authored concerning the Church and the Pulpit. There was a lot more that I wanted to say; the following model of ministry is some of the extra material I think is valid for all ministers. This model is a practical example … Continue reading A Model of Ministry
Driving Thought 