The Busy Life of Jesus: (A.K.A. Doesn’t God know that I am busy?) We have created work cultures which are pushing people beyond their limits. When we look at our schedules, we doubt anyone is as busy as we are. To be completely honest, everyone else has it easy compared to me. Our calendars are … Continue reading Busy?
Christian Living
A Turning Phrase
Reaching into the archives I found the following post from October 28, 2009 - Have I been blogging for over three years? A Phrase that Turns My Attention. 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 the former … Continue reading A Turning Phrase
As Stubborn as an Ol’ Mule
A farmer claimed that he taught his ol' mule to respond to gentle commands. Townsfolk and neighbors thought this was a stretch but they knew the farmer to be an honest man. They also knew that mules were stubborn, cantankerous, hard to train, but hard workers once you got them moving. Most of the time … Continue reading As Stubborn as an Ol’ Mule
Too Proud or Not Proud Enough?
Years ago I heard a Hip-Hop (Rap) artist being interviewed about what some call "The Seven Deadly Sins." When the discussion came to pride, his reply was "Pride? I don't think that is really a sin. We have to have pride." Elizabeth Bennett replies to Miss Charlotte Lucas about Mr. Darcy, " . . . … Continue reading Too Proud or Not Proud Enough?
Characteristics of Great Faith
What follows is an outline a recently preached at a small congregation in Fayette County, Alabama. Feel free to adapt it and use it to the glory of God. -- Scott Jesus reproved His disciples for “little faith.” Sermon on Mount in general to all for worrying about daily needs Fearfulness during a storm on … Continue reading Characteristics of Great Faith
We’re Back
I apologize for being absent for a week, maybe you missed me. My study was having internet issues and alternated using my study at the house and the one at the building. Having a mobile week or more, and adding end of the school-year events at my son's high school and my wife's elementary-middle school … Continue reading We’re Back
Marriage Matter Monday – Man and Woman, Man and Man, or Woman and Woman
I am currently in an online discussion with a friend who is homosexual and in a committed homosexual relationship. He is understandably upset at the current political climate, specifically with Southern States that continue to ban homosexual marriages. From his perspective, I understand his frustration, I may not agree -- that is why the discussion, … Continue reading Marriage Matter Monday – Man and Woman, Man and Man, or Woman and Woman
Growing Closer to the Savior
Austin Taylor penned the following lyrics in 1911. They are some of the most meaningful to me; "Closer to Thee, near to Thy side, Closer dear Lord, I would abide; Hold me in Thy embrace, 'neath every smile of grace, Grant me, Thy child a place Closer to Thee." The Greeks wanted to see Jesus. Parents … Continue reading Growing Closer to the Savior
150K
Today, just one quarter of a mile before I reached the Church Building at Parrish, the odometer in my 2001 Nissan Frontier read 150,000 miles. That amount is enough miles to circumnavigate the globe approximately 6 times. When I became the owner of this truck in 2007-08 the odometer had about 90,000 miles on it. … Continue reading 150K
Honesty
Billy Joel once sang, "Honesty, is such a lonely word, everyone is so untrue, Honesty, is hardly ever heard, and mostly what I need from you." Honesty. Are people in today's society still honest? I discuss honesty on this video edition of The Morning Drive. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0GXTPnnHPw&list=UUCcC3Z9Q9Q42IFS06P0tDhw&index=1&feature=plcp Here is Billy Joel singing Honesty in Tokyo in … Continue reading Honesty
Driving Thought 