What if We Lived By the National Motto?

What if We Lived By the National Motto?

What If We By Lived the National Motto? Proverbs 3:5-6 In March, the Tennessee Legislature passed a bill that the U.S. Motto, “In God We Trust,” must be in a prominent location, either as a plaque, artwork or in some other form in all Tennessee public schools....
Thanks to Our Veterans!

Thanks to Our Veterans!

During the last month, our church veterans have been turning in their photographs. Most have given me pictures in their uniforms from their early days in service. Dennis Elrod actually took a current picture in his old Navy uniform. He said when his unit was...
Learning Generosity in the Midst of Grief

Learning Generosity in the Midst of Grief

Learning Generosity in the Midst of Grief Luke 6:38 During Vacation Bible School this year, I was showing some preschool children some pictures I took in Liberia. One of the pictures showed a young woman holding her infant child. The picture was of particular interest...
Learning to Turn off the Meter and Wait

Learning to Turn off the Meter and Wait

Learning to Turn off the Meter and Wait 1 Samuel 13:2-15 October 28, 2018 One profession I think would breed impatience would be a cab driver in New York City. Here is an occupation where a person isn’t making money unless the meter is running. Taxi drivers...
Increase/Decease: The Secret of Humility

Increase/Decease: The Secret of Humility

Increase/Decrease: The Secret of Humility Daniel 4:1-18; John 3:22-30 In February of 2013, Pope Benedict became the first leader of the Catholic Church in 600 years to resign rather than die in office. New York’s Cardinal Dolan said that it was as if Benedict was...