When I was in elementary school at Escambia Christian School a local church puppet team would come every so often and perform during chapel. I do not recall all their shows, but one sticks in my mind - well part of it. The narrator posed the question, "What if . . ? Then the puppets would act … Continue reading What If . . .
Join With Me?
Over the last three weeks I have written about prayer on Tuesdays. I have more to say about prayer, faith, and God over the next few weeks, but while we are thinking and studying about prayer, will you join me in praying to the Father concerning the following situations? Some of these are very personal to me. … Continue reading Join With Me?
Prayer Problems
Prayer is popular. Not a day passes that someone in my circle of social media connections does not ask for prayer for themselves or for someone they know. Religious people believe in a need to pray. Many post that "Prayer is the only thing that can save America." There is reason to rejoice in this … Continue reading Prayer Problems
Do you have a Favorite Hymn?
Recently, we have started singing Magnificat (Words and Music by Randy Gill) as a congregation. This song is based on Mary's praise to God when she learns that God has chosen her to bring Immanuel into the world and her visit to Elizabeth, the soon to be mother of John the Baptist. - Luke 1:46-55. If you are … Continue reading Do you have a Favorite Hymn?
Beauty
Father, Today is a beautiful day. Beautiful in my part of the world because of the temperature, the early morning sun, the blue sky and white clouds. Today is beautiful because of the birds that sing and the flowers that bloom. Today is beautiful because You made it. Thank you for the beauty of your … Continue reading Beauty
Good Church Leaders and Ministers
A few years ago I shared an adaptation of what education author Todd Whitaker writes in “What Great Teachers Do Differently” {2nd Edition (Larchmont, NY:Eye on Eye Education) 2012}, applying it to parents as their child’s first and primary teacher. Specifically chapter 11 where Whitaker discusses how good teachers repair relationships with students. I thought about that blog this morning and considered … Continue reading Good Church Leaders and Ministers
Prayer, Power, and God
In last week's post on prayer I quoted this statement, "I do not believe in the poser of prayer, I believe in the power of God who answers prayer." People of faith pray. They pray because they love and trust God. A person of prayer prays as if everything depends upon God and works for … Continue reading Prayer, Power, and God
The Power of Tragedy
I first posted this on May 03, 2011 less than a week after a generational tornado outbreak destroyed communities, homes, churches, schools, etc. During that time, I was privileged to be able to assist in a small way in relief efforts in Walker and Tuscaloosa Counties including bringing supplies and meals to Central Church of … Continue reading The Power of Tragedy
Ten Things to Do this Summer
Summer is rapidly approaching and you are making your family plans. Here is a list of ten things you can do as a family this summer. Travel together. You do not have to go far. You can travel a couple of hours and take in new sights. Within that distance form us there is American Village that recreates colonial America, … Continue reading Ten Things to Do this Summer
Why Are Members Leaving?
Yesterday I read Thom Rainer's post on "Eight Reasons People are Leaving Denominational Churches for Non-denominational Churches." Here are the eight reasons from his informal Twitter Poll. Denominational churches have a negative reputation. Some respondents used the phrase “negative brand” to communicate this reason. Denominations are known more for what they are against than what … Continue reading Why Are Members Leaving?
Driving Thought 