We were sitting in the front room of the house when we heard the commotion. A quick look out the window revealed the scene that was the source of the noise. I do not know how long they had been parked there, but there they were and they were making a scene - he was! … Continue reading It Really Happened

The thrill and privilege of prayer is not always getting precisely what you want, but seeing God active in your world. I never cease to be humbled when God works in my life through answered prayer (even when He says, “no” or “not yet”). Maybe the greatest thrill is seeing God work in the lives … Continue reading Why We Pray for Others

Recently, I went with a friend who invited me to a different assembly. Since this gathering of devotees did not interfere with my regular assembly, I took the opportunity. My friend picked me up at my house in the evening and drove to where I would meet some of his other friends and assemble with … Continue reading A Different Assembly

Through the years the movies have played out the drama of final words. A character is at death's door, but has just enough energy to speak a few last words to the hero / heroine of the story. Sometimes the dying character passes from this life to a different realm and speaks clearly or loudly … Continue reading Last Words / Final Words

Rat poison? Recently, Kirby Smart and Nick Saban who are the head coaches for the CFP Ranked Number 1 and Number 2 teams respectively used "rat poison" as a metaphor for the media hype surrounding their rankings and their weekly games. Their arguments are that the hype that says Georgia or Alabama are destined to … Continue reading Rat Poison

In his Handbook of Denominations in the United States, 5th Ed, <(Nashville:Abingdon Press), 1970.> Frank S Mead wrote, “There is a distinctive plea for unity at the heart of the [church title removed- bsmc] — a unity that is Bible based.  It is believed here that the Bible is the “beginning place” in and through … Continue reading I am a Christian

No, I did not hear you sneeze.  Why is that one of the only times we speak of blessing - that an the wonderful U.S. Southern phrase, "bless your heart"? This morning I want to pass along a different blessing. A blessing found in scripture that is my prayer for you. “The LORD bless you … Continue reading God Bless You!

  I love the wisdom of older Christians. They have a wonderful point of view about life. Recently, a "senior saint" told me, "Scott, I spend a lot more time thinking about the here-after." Before I could reply with any words of comfort, he continued, "I walk in to a room and ask myself, 'what … Continue reading The Here After

One of the saddest stories ever to be made into a movie is Old Yeller. How can you not tear up when you watch it? When the Doctor begins a sentence with, "It does not look good," you know the message will be a sad one. Elton John sings, "Sad songs they say so much." … Continue reading Sad Verses Say So Much

He came to see me the next day. The day everything blew-up, but the day before the newspaper would publish local arrests. He was a young Christian, he had obeyed the gospel only a year or so before this event. A friend had lead him to Christ, but now that faith would be tested. He … Continue reading Guilty or Not Guilty