What Mohammed Ali, Rocky, and Jesus Have in Common this Easter

What Mohammed Ali, Rocky, and Jesus Have in Common this Easter

Recently I’ve been letting go of some things.  I sold a Harley motorcycle, my 65 Ford Comet, my 4-wheeler, and my Mohammed Ali and Rocky posters.  O.K, so those last two items didn’t bring as much money as the first three.  In fact, I was a little insulted that the...
And A Little Child Shall Lead

And A Little Child Shall Lead

Each month our church staff leads chapel for nearly 70 children at our church day preschool.   We typically divide up responsibilities, but honestly, my role is usually minimal.  I might do a prayer or a welcome.   However, I’m always there because I love seeing...
Searching for Faith at the Cross

Searching for Faith at the Cross

March 20 Matthew 16:21-25 Just down the street from our church is a 10 x 10 block building that is said to be the second oldest building in Jefferson.  It’s called the Calaboose.  Our church acquired the building when we bought a small piece of property it sits on a...
Searching For Faith Through Interruptions

Searching For Faith Through Interruptions

March 13, 2016 It’s rare that “Daddy Jack” Purcell meets me at the tennis court that he doesn’t have a story. I think most of them are true. On Friday morning he told me about the year that he was the principal for Rutledge Academy in Morgan County. The people of this...
Searching for Faith Through Mystery

Searching for Faith Through Mystery

March 6, 2016 Rev. 3:15-21 In my grandparents’ house over their bed in the living room (yes, their bed was in the living room) hung the Helms’ family crest. As I remember it, the crest had a helmet like a soldier would have worn in medieval times. On either side of...