In John’s account of the gospel, there are a number of times Christ describes Himself with “I AM”s. You can be, He is saying, because I AM. John 14:10-11. "I am in the Father." Jesus is God (John 8:24 - I am HE). He is the Word that was in the beginning with God and … Continue reading I AM!
Parenting a Christian Home
This week we are fortunate to be sitting at the feet of a great speaker and student of God. Sammy Jones of Freed-Hardeman University is presenting a series of lessons at Parrish Church of Christ that deal with the overall theme of Christianity 24/7. WOW! The lessons are practical and hit me right where I … Continue reading Parenting a Christian Home
More on Marriage
Is there a secret to a long marriage? Is there one thing that is most important? The short answer is "No." However, there are a few things that every marriage needs to work out. One that is a priority is communication. Most of us know how to talk. Most of us can hear. The exception … Continue reading More on Marriage
Friendship – David and Jonathan
Allow me to begin with some quotes about friendship I found somewhere through the years. So long ago that the source is lost - my apologies to the original compiler. Anyone can stand by you when you are right, but a friend will stand by you even when are wrong. A simple friend identifies himself … Continue reading Friendship – David and Jonathan
Stakeholders in Our Future
Today is Tuesday and a post on Parenting. "A child is a person who is going to carry on what you have started. He is going to sit where you are sitting, and when you are gone, attend to those things which you think are important. You may adopt all the policies you please, but … Continue reading Stakeholders in Our Future
Choosing a Spouse
A couple of weeks ago, someone commented that they would like to see a post about choosing a spouse. I'll take the bait and see what happens. I should start by saying I did not have a lot of "girlfriends," that is to say, there were not a lot that I dated more than one … Continue reading Choosing a Spouse
Still True!
Recently someone handed me a Xerox of an issue of The Seed Sower. The Seed Sower was the first bulletin produced at Parrish Church of Christ, where I serve as minister. This copy has the following information under the title: Vol. 1 Parrish, Ala. May 9, 1946 No. 1. This is a copy of the … Continue reading Still True!
Parents and Time
Yesterday was "Back-to-School" day in our little corner of the world. Facebook and Twitter became host to first day of school pictures as well as the obligatory tweet or post from High School Seniors, "This is my last first day of high school - yay me!" The blogsphere also contained "Back-to-School," "Wow, children Grow up … Continue reading Parents and Time
Marriage Monday – Giving a Blessing
Numbers 6:24 - 26 contains "The Priestly Blessing" that Aaron and his sons and all the priests that followed were to bestow on the people. Many wedding ceremonies contain this blessing for the couple, "The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; … Continue reading Marriage Monday – Giving a Blessing
You are Not Your Own
Billy Joel sang, “I don’t care what you say anymore this is my life, Go ahead with your own life, leave me alone.” Western society screams, “It is my body, I can do with it what I want!” We then begin to sacrifice our bodies to the gods of: Pre-marital sexual relations, Extra-marital sexual relations, … Continue reading You are Not Your Own
Driving Thought 