(This continues the series of unposted articles from 2020-2022, which were first posted in The Atmore News.) As a pastor, it seems there is always something I am studying. I am either studying for a sermon, for teaching a class, for writing a publication, or simply to personally grow closer to the Lord. This typeContinue reading “Image”
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Christmas of 2020
(This post continues the series 2020-2022. Unposted until now, it explores ideas that occurred in real time. Date: 12/16/2020) I love to watch Christmas movies. The old movies portray everything as perfect. The conditions are perfect, the endings are perfect, and even the songs are perfect! (Imagine “White Christmas” playing in your ears right now.)Continue reading “Christmas of 2020”
The Search for Peace
(This article continues thoughts from September 2020 until 2022. They originally appeared in The Atmore News. I did not post online during those times. Date: 11/06/2020) Long ago a man sought the perfect picture of peace. Not finding one that satisfied, he announced a contest to produce this masterpiece. The challenge stirred the imaginationContinue reading “The Search for Peace”
The Hurricane of 2020
(This article begins a series of writings originally published in The Atmore News from September 2020 until 2022. There are some previous posts in 2020, but given the history of society’s journey, these provide interesting thought from then until now. Date: 09/22/2020) Well, my wife and I survived our first hurricane as residents in theContinue reading “The Hurricane of 2020”
Back in the Saddle
It’s been a while. So…I began a blog in 2020…and I quit blogging in 2020. This week I decided to get back in the saddle…it’s 2022. A lot has happened since 2020…a whole lot. In any case, I have been writing since then. I wrote a doctoral project and completed a degree. I have writtenContinue reading “Back in the Saddle”
Christian Patriotism?
If you are a Christian who is a citizen of the United States, you hold dual citizenship. Have you ever considered yourself as a dual citizen? You’re a citizen of the U.S., but you’re also a citizen of the Kingdom of God. In these difficult times, we definaltely follow Romans 13:1, “Let every person beContinue reading “Christian Patriotism?”
Belonging and Purpose or “Church Hurt?”
My grandfather used to say, “Son, people are people.” What he meant was that there are different shapes and sizes of people, but we are all the same. We are people. Our commonality, having been created in the image of a loving God, overcomes any differences we may have. I have had the privilege ofContinue reading “Belonging and Purpose or “Church Hurt?””
Making Wise Leadership Decisions
Are you a leader? Of course! You, as a living person, are leading. Someone is watching. Someone is following. Every decision you make is a leadership decision. That’s a bit frightening, at times. Living a life of leadership means you will be critiqued, but instead of allowing that to frighten you, consider improving how youContinue reading “Making Wise Leadership Decisions”
Not a Checklist
Aren’t you tired of feeling uncertain in these days? I know I am. We never know what the next news cycle brings, but we’re learning to expect something less than inspiring! (So, really, what did happen to the murder hornets? I want to know!) In these times of uneasiness and with an undercurrent of frustrationContinue reading “Not a Checklist”
Where’s the Love?
Where’s the love? “If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself,’ you are doing well.” (James 2:8) This is James quoting Jesus, quoting Deuteronomy. It’s a mandate from God, Himself. As I observe our nation and the popularization of polarization, the hailing of hatred, andContinue reading “Where’s the Love?”
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