In the context of Matthew 26, the Chief priests plot against Jesus as to how they might trap and destroy Him. Meanwhile; Jesus is at Simon the former Leper's house where Simon is hosting a feast in honor of Jesus. Not only is Simon there, but also Lazarus who used to be dead. During the … Continue reading A Turning Point Phrase
Revelation and Perseverance
Monday I attended an area preacher's meeting at 6th Avenue church of Christ in Jasper, Alabama. Levi Sides and Vance Hutton both handed each of us a stack of outlines to study. One of these outlines is an old outline of Revelation based on the idea of perseverance. I am going to have to take … Continue reading Revelation and Perseverance
Sunday’s Spaghetti
This beautiful plate of spaghetti and meatballs is not what it seems. This is a creation of my wonderful wife. More about that later . . .Sunday afternoon, our young people met for a pasta meal and to study Proverbs 17-19 for the Walker County Youth Bible Bowl. Our young team (oldest member is 16 … Continue reading Sunday’s Spaghetti
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?
Thanks for Dropping In
This map shows the locations of recent visitors to the Morning Drive. All I can say is wow! Who knew that someone writing about his thoughts as he drives from an Alabama town of 900 people to a town of 1,200 could attract the attention of people so far away.I am really not surprised; the … Continue reading Thanks for Dropping In
Raising Great Kids!
(At left: My son Andrew and his cousin Katy explore a drainage ditch in Grayson, KY)Paul tells parents, " . . . do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." Eph 6:4 (English Standard Version)HOW can we do this?I find a method in the … Continue reading Raising Great Kids!
Do You Love Like Jesus?
Jesus loved the Heavenly Father - Matt 22:36-37. Do you and I love the Lord with ALL of our heart, soul, and strength, or do we love Him just a little more than self?Jesus loved the Word of God - Matt 24:35. Do you and I spend as much time listening or reading God's word … Continue reading Do You Love Like Jesus?
Second Chances
The dated was January 1, 1929: The Golden Bears of University of California Berkley were playing the Yellow Jackets of Georgia Tech in the ROSE BOWL for the National Title.Roy Reigels of UC Berkley picked up a Georgia Tech fumble and began running it in for a touch down – the wrong way!Reigels own team … Continue reading Second Chances
When I Preach
Last Thursday on iPreach, I mentioned the following poem about preaching. After a search on Google, I found the entire poem, but was unable to find the author's name. If any one knows or finds out, please leave a comment and I will give credit where credit is definitely do.When I Preach(Unknown)When I preach, there … Continue reading When I Preach
George and Alice
Fellow blogger and preacher, Trey Morgan wrote earlier this week about Rules for Potlucks. His story of sweet potatoes reminded me of an event from early in my work as a minister.I was still in college at Faulkner University and traveling every weekend to work with the church in Bay Minette, Alabama. On the weekends … Continue reading George and Alice
Driving Thought 