Ten years ago a young preacher, his wife, and 23 month old son left a good congregation in Niceville, Florida where he had served as Youth Minister and then Preaching Minister and head for a smaller, rural congregation in the Alabama Foothills of the Appalachians. Ten years ago they drove up the the building on … Continue reading Ten Years and Counting
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Modern Luxuries — make that needs.
"Little luxury, don't you cry,You'll be a necessity by and by."We spent last night in a house without a working Air Conditioner. For those not in the Deep South this may not seem a big deal, but a muggy, breezeless, summer night will really get to you. It was warm, but really not that bad. … Continue reading Modern Luxuries — make that needs.
Top Ten Verses About Fatherhood
From the home office in Oakman, Alabama we have a top ten list of Bible verses concerning fathers, and a comment or two as to how we can learn from them . . .10. Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers. (Pro 17:6) I know grown children … Continue reading Top Ten Verses About Fatherhood
Top Ten Times to Pray
Last night for our second lesson in our Summer Series on Building Together with God, Bro. James Wyers from the Winfield congregation spoke to us about how Prayer plays a part in our building with God. During his message he ran through a list of "when to pray" his list had 12 appropriate "whens." I … Continue reading Top Ten Times to Pray
A Fishing Story
This is not about one that got away, although I have a few of those to tell. This is about a deep sea fishing trip from a few years ago. This story is on my mind because I am planning to go out from Destin, FL next month to bring in a Grouper, Amberjack, or … Continue reading A Fishing Story
Monday, Monday!
We had a long busy weekend and a great week beginning. Friday and Saturday were all about a niece's wedding shower. She is marrying a great Christian young man, whom she met at Freed-Hardeman. My wife and my mother-in-law hosted Saturday's bridal shower which meant I was busy helping set up a fellowship hall, transporting … Continue reading Monday, Monday!
Giving Blood Saves Lives
I received a letter in the mail today, thanking me for my recent donation of blood to the American Red Cross. The letter commends me for doing something amazing, in that my blood has the ability to save up to three lives. The Red Cross has a need for donated blood -- they are currently … Continue reading Giving Blood Saves Lives
If Ever You’re in Trouble
Growing up atttending Vacation Bible School, Sunday School, as well as attending a small private Christian school songs about God, Jesus, Church, and daily Christian living were very commom. Maybe you remember this one.It isn't any trouble just to S-M-I-L-E, It isn't any trouble just to S-M-I-L-E.If ever you're in trouble, It will vanish like … Continue reading If Ever You’re in Trouble
Raining and Praying
RAIN! .75 inches since midnight and it is only 9:20 AM. Rain is still falling and looking at the radar (GLevel3) more is on the way. All this rain changed my morning routine. I did not walk this morning.During my drive to Parrish, I reflected on the events of yesterday and the schedule for today. … Continue reading Raining and Praying
Driving Thought 