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“Preachin’ & Teaching”
A few years ago, I had a passing conversation with a mature Christian about “our purpose” and the daily function of a Christian. As we departed in the basement of the building, he said, “Preachin’ and teachin’, that’s where it’s at!” Our conversation has reminded me how much I sometimes complicate my focus as …
Jesus Provides Hope & Healing
Ron Williams & Don Williams have spent more than thirty years dedicating their lives helping others deal with, preparing for, and overcoming “grief & loss.” Ron & Don will be our presenters for the weekend. Friday (October 15)- 5:30 PM: “What Is Grief and Loss?” Saturday (October 16)- 8:30 AM: “Death, Dying, Loss” 9:45 AM: …
This Will Hurt For A Long Time
My wife had a former co-worker (friend) to lose her husband to the Coronavirus this past weekend. Amy had been texting with her friend and monitoring the situation for a few days. All indications were the situation would not improve. When I learned of the gentleman’s passing, Amy told me her friend said, “This is …
A Shoulder to Cry On
“The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost.” ~G.K. Chesterton I hope you have had a great week so far. As you read this, we will be well into another week of opportunity and challenges. As I type and as you read, chances are, we will be in contact with …
Bend, But Don’t Break
In October of 1987, I was a freshman in high school and I got my first break at a starting position on our freshmen football team. We traveled to Russellville to play their freshmen. Our opponent were very good. As seniors, they would go on to win the Class A state title. As the freshmen …
Why I Attend Services on Wednesday Night
Recently, Brother Neal Pollard shared this post atwww.preacherpollard.com. I would like to share a fewof his reasons and encourage you to visit his website. -I need the fellowship of Christian family in the middle of the week spent exposed to the world. -I draw strength from the teaching of God’s Word and the comments others …
Thank Ya’ll For Not Leaving
This past Friday night, the football team Asa plays for got beat handily in the season opener 56-0! Not a good way to start the season (this is an understatement). Despite a good effort by our boys and coaches, at the end of the day, we were just outmanned and the opposition was very talented. …
Words
Words matter. We have so many ways in which we use our words. We have the spoken word. We have the written word. We have the texted word. We have the emailed word. We have the posted word. Thankfully, we have the Inspired Word! James 1:19-20 is clear when it comes to how we are …
What Would You Take For It?
When my dad bought me something or gave me something he knew I really wanted, after a period of time, he would grin and say, “What would you take for it?” Knowing I wouldn’t part with whatever gift he had bestowed upon me, he liked to test me and reassure himself he had made me …
Loose Leaf Paper & New Pencils(#2)
“Parents that treat the church as optional, shouldn’t be surprised when their children treat Jesus as unnecessary.” ~Unknown “Going back to school ” is once again upon us! In our part of the world, August always means “school” will soon be starting! Education was always important to my parents, especially my father. My father always …
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