Nice cool walk this morning, not too cold and not too hot - in the mid to upper 40's with a slight wind. Everyone was friendly this morning, the parents driving their children to school waved and smiled as we walked past, the crossing guard joked with me about the traffic and the 40 degree … Continue reading Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood
Why Members are Exiting Churches
A good walk and quiet commute this morning. The question of why members are leaving is weighing heavy on my mind this morning and for the last couple of days. This morning I give you four reasons why I think this is so and four suggestions on how those of us in church leadership and … Continue reading Why Members are Exiting Churches
What is a Christian?
Confession time -- I am short cutting this morning. I did so on my walk, I skipped going to the church mail box (I am going out later and will check it then), and I am taking a short cut for the blog this morning. I posted on FaceBook (Sunday - I think) that I … Continue reading What is a Christian?
Indebtedness
Indebtedness! I do not like that word, nor do I like the idea such a word communicates. However, I admit that I am indebted to many people for many different reasons, you are too. I suppose this is on my mind this morning simply because I was writing checks and stuffing envelopes before I took … Continue reading Indebtedness
Day of Refuse
No refuse is not a typo in the title, I did not mean refuge, I meant refuse. In my little corner of the world, today is garbage day. On my morning walk I passed quite a few garbage cans and plastic bags all waiting for the truck to come by and collect them. Garbage day … Continue reading Day of Refuse
If Ever You’re in Trouble
Growing up atttending Vacation Bible School, Sunday School, as well as attending a small private Christian school songs about God, Jesus, Church, and daily Christian living were very commom. Maybe you remember this one.It isn't any trouble just to S-M-I-L-E, It isn't any trouble just to S-M-I-L-E.If ever you're in trouble, It will vanish like … Continue reading If Ever You’re in Trouble
Lost and Found
What a difference 12 degrees makes. This morning the temp was 39F when I walked, I think I almost broke a sweat. This was much better walking weather than the 27 yesterday. On to the Blog . . .Do you remember the Lost and Found room or closet at school? Maybe there is a table … Continue reading Lost and Found
DC Demonstration and Down Dow Down
Good morning. I added to my commute this morning. After a brisk walk - bbrrrr, what a wind chill -- I pick up the church mail and on to Jasper for a couple of errands. This is running me a little late this morning, but I had extra time to reflect on the morning news … Continue reading DC Demonstration and Down Dow Down
Who Influenced You?
Good morning. What a weekend in Central North West Alabama. Warm temperatures and severe thunderstorms on Friday into early Saturday morning ending with snow late Saturday night into early Sunday Morning. The rapidly changing weather may very well account for the condition of my sinuses this morning . . . but I share too much.I … Continue reading Who Influenced You?
Sunday Snow!
Woke up this morning to a trace of snow in Alabama. Some areas are getting up to 3 inches with a report or two of 5 inches. Weather is fun around here. Tornado warnings and warm late last week (Friday) and then Snow on Sunday Morning. God loves variety. A variety of weather, a variety … Continue reading Sunday Snow!
Driving Thought 