Yesterday, I was leaving the hospital after visiting with June, one of the members here who is to undergoing tests to see if she needs surgery. After visiting and praying with June, I made may way down the stairs toward the exit. As I was leaving, Rhonda B and her daughter Olivia were leaving the … Continue reading Brothers!
Who Cares?
Depression hurts. Currently in the US pharmaceutical companies are running advertisements for different medications for the treatment of depression. When one suffers from any level of depression they need encouragement. They need to know someone cares. Even if you are simply feeling "down" or "blue" you need reassurance that someone cares. If you have your … Continue reading Who Cares?
Ten Years and Counting
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
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 Children’s Questions to God
And now today's Top Ten list is from the files in Parrish, Alabama. Top Ten Children's Questions to God.10. When you got elected, did you get all the votes?9. Why isn't Mrs. God's name mentioned in the Bible? Were you not married to her when you wrote it?8. There were no clouds on Saturday and … Continue reading Top Ten Children’s Questions to God
Sunday Eve in Parrish
Sunday night Parrish held our monthly singing night. Every last Sunday of the month we devote to singing and short devotional thought from one of our men. What a great night. At one point I stood up and asked for all the young boys who wanted to help me lead a song stand up with … Continue reading Sunday Eve in Parrish
VBS 2010
Coming Soon to Parrish Church of Christ.There you have it -- VBS 2010 -- Journey into Egypt. "Alabama Scott" (a cousin of Indiana Jones) was present Thursday night to make the announcement. "Bama," as he is called, promised to send a video as soon as the camera crew, directors, location finders, production team, and editors … Continue reading VBS 2010
Our Fifth Marvelous Hero!
What a great VBS. Attendance was good all week. Thanks to all who had a part in VBS! Without our teachers, cooks, registrars, helpers, decorators, counters, and on and on and on and on, VBS could not happen! THANK YOU!Our last hero is the apostle Paul. We called Paul a weak hero. Paul writes of … Continue reading Our Fifth Marvelous Hero!
Fourth Marvelous Hero – Esther
166 at VBS last night! We have had four great nights of VBS and I am looking forward to tonight as we wrap up VBS 2009 and announce our theme for VBS 2010. Now on to today's hero . . .Esther. Esther was a young Hebrew girl raised by her cousin in exile. Eventually, Artaxerxes, … Continue reading Fourth Marvelous Hero – Esther
Third Marvelous Hero – Gideon
163 people attended VBS last night. This is our biggest VBS crowd this year. We are trying to break 175 tonight -- come and join us.This morning I am thrilled to report that at the battle for the fertile valley, Gideon's army defeated the Midianites saving Israel from 7 years of oppression.For seven long years … Continue reading Third Marvelous Hero – Gideon
Driving Thought 