A few months back I purchased a family Bible that dates back to 1858. The large Bible has a leather cover with a patina that testifies of its age. Turning through the thick pages of the Bible reveals various artifacts … Continue reading →
A quick message of encouragement from our 3 year old… Last night we were up at the church building for Monday Night for the Master, an evening of work and service. There were lots of good folks working on a … Continue reading →
This week I was at a ministry conference in East Texas and saw something pretty cool…. That photo was taken at Camp Deer Run in Winnsboro, TX in the chapel at that camp facility. They have the tradition of letting … Continue reading →
We moved into our house 7 years ago. The possessions from our tiny starter apartment left our new home feeling bare, the garage barely used, and the attic empty. As you can imagine, the years and the children quickly led … Continue reading →
A longtime gospel preacher that I knew, Johnny Ramsey, was a walking, talking Bible. He could deliver a sermon without any notes and could quote scripture after scripture from memory. He didn’t have a photographic memory or some special gift. … Continue reading →
Feeling tired, discouraged, bogged down? I know I sure feel that way at times. Lift up your head and look around you for some positive, encouraging examples… I know I have written about our 90+ year old neighbor before, but … Continue reading →
I am a big believer in life-long learning and the concept that there are observational lessons to be gained all around us. With that in mind, a few observations from some changes that took place at my office yesterday…. We … Continue reading →
Yesterday I was reminded of a lesson my parents constantly instilled in me… You never know who’s watching so it is better to behave. A pair of chance encounters vividly drove this point home. Story time…. Yesterday I was running … Continue reading →
Today’s post would benefit from a bit of context. I encourage you to read Nehemiah 2:11-20 and Nehemiah 6. I also encourage you to read this post from Michael Nichols. I’ll bring that all together in my post… Read all … Continue reading →
Last Tuesday I wrote a post about the need for clear vision and purpose for individuals, families, and organizations. (You can read it HERE if you missed it.) On Sunday our preacher delivered a sermon that walked right down the … Continue reading →
