Where Sunday's Message Meets Everyday Life

  • On Voting …

    Last week I went to the polls and cast my ballot including my vote for President of the United States. I take voting seriously. It is a right and a privilege that so many throughout the world do not have. The freedoms we have as citizens of the United States should never be taken for… Continue reading

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  • Devastation … and how you can help …

    Hurricane Helene brought devastation. The storm surge, persistent wind and rain, and unimaginable flooding devastated families, businesses, and entire towns. The death toll is over 100 now and will surely and tragically rise. It will be some time before we know the full extent of the devastation, but there are ways that you and I… Continue reading

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  • The Thunder of Great Waters

    Nancy and I took our first visit to Niagara Falls. Although we were looking forward to the getaway, I wasn’t expecting to be wow-ed by the experience. We had already seen Victoria Falls in Zambia, and I couldn’t imagine anything more impressive. Yesterday, I was proven wrong! According to Niagara Falls official website, there are… Continue reading

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  • Gaining the Victory

    Athletes from around the world compete for medals of gold, silver, and bronze. To win even the third-place medal is a phenomenal achievement, for sure. The greatest reward by far, however, is not one that we earn by our hard work and exertion or by our ingenuity and persistence. It was earned for us. But God,… Continue reading

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  • Anxiety or Peace?

    There are a lot of folks who spend a lot of their lives being angry and frustrated by the things they see in the world around them. We get ourselves worked up and anxious. We rant and rage, post our opinions on social media, and grumble about how bad the world is. Too often, we… Continue reading

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  • Our Place in the World

    The 2024 Summer Olympics began officially yesterday. Since it is being held in Paris, the opening ceremony was shown in the afternoon for us in Georgia. I greatly appreciate the convenience! I do look forward to many of the events during the Olympic games. I pull for our nation’s athletes as they compete against the… Continue reading

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  • Some Thoughts on “Pride Month”

    As the “Pride Month” bombardment on social media, television, and various and sundry other sources begins, remember: (1) The Bible tells us that pride is dangerous. Pride’s focus is self and self-promotion. According to God’s Word, it is not the cause for celebration but instead highlights our need for confession, repentance, and submission to the… Continue reading

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  • Do You Want Revival?

    The revival at Asbury University garnered quite a few headlines last year. What began as a chapel service turned into a weeks-long revival. Recently, we have seen college students on other campuses experience a time of spiritual awakening and a deepening hunger after God including the University of Georgia where 7,000 students gathered at Stegeman… Continue reading

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  • The Lord is my Shepherd …

    A fresh look at Psalm 23 … The Almighty Lord is like a shepherd to me – always there, always watching, always vigilant. He knows what I need, and He meets my every need every day, every hour, every moment. This ever-present Shepherd knows what I need to satisfy my hunger, and even though we… Continue reading

  • Not in a Corner

    As I listened to a message from a pastor friend of mine today, I was struck by a simple phrase in Acts 26:26. Before sharing that, let me give you a bit of background. Having been arrested in Jerusalem for his uncompromising faith in Jesus, the Apostle Paul was being held in Caesarea Maritima. He… Continue reading