I know that today’s blog will be offensive to some and others will agree with what I am saying. I believe that we need to stand up for our beliefs as Christians and not be silent any longer. I am not writing about what is happening on the political scene, even though there are many things that I could discuss. I am writing about something that I saw Saturday as I was driving … [Read more...] about Disturbing Billboards
Christian Life
Simple Faith
Matthew 5:10-12 (ESV) 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. At our church … [Read more...] about Simple Faith
Second Half of My Life
I know many of my friends have had the experience of having their children move out of the house and move on with their own lives as Danielle and Caleb just did this past week, but for me it has been a time of truly questioning what is next in my life. As Lisa and I drove to Greenville last Saturday to see Danielle and take her some books, we talked about the speaker, Keith … [Read more...] about Second Half of My Life
David: A Man after God’s Heart
Acts 13:22 (ESV) 22 And when he had removed him, he raised up David to be their king, of whom he testified and said, ‘I have found in David the son of Jesse a man after my heart, who will do all my will.’ If you are like me in any way, you have wondered about this verse as God is describing David as “a man after my heart.” If my memory is correct, King David is the only man … [Read more...] about David: A Man after God’s Heart
Learning to Listen for the Truth in Preaching
I have been watching a vodcast over the Song of Solomon the past weeks and I have found the series very interesting…but I would not say that I have bought everything that has been said “hook, line, and sinker.” That is one of the good things about studying scripture and listening to different teachers; we are able to decide for ourselves where our beliefs line up with the … [Read more...] about Learning to Listen for the Truth in Preaching