When we sit in our pews this morning and lend our attention to the song leader, we will notice two, perhaps three objects that will assist him as he directs us in worship. First, notice the microphone that he sings …
On the heels of our “Loss Seminar,” allow me to offer a few pieces of advice when ministering to those who have suffered loss. 1. Give them your presence. Don’t allow a person to suffer alone. You don’t have to say …
The older you get, the more you wonder where your get up and go, got up and went. We recently drove to West Tennessee and back for a weekend visit for our grandson’s second birthday. Was it a tiring drive? …
Before he washed his hands of the guilt of crucifying Jesus, Pilot said to Jesus “What is truth?” (John 18:38) Man has long struggled with this question. Many in our society have lost sight of truth and of the ability …
Why is it hard for some to forgive others? Perhaps one has a grudge due to a disagreement, rift, or unkind words. Grudges are sometimes held for years and even decades. Often the cause of a broken relationship is simply …
While I was on my way to get more chicken feed in Oak Ridge, I saw a person ahead of me jogging. It was a cold, cloudy morning which is not the kind of day I would picture someone being …
What do you think of when you think about being delighted? The dictionary defines delight as pleasing someone greatly, causing a high degree of satisfaction, and something that gives great pleasure. The world is full of many things that have …
Doing something new can be intimidating. We work really hard to avoid doing things that make us uncomfortable, sometimes going to greater lengths and effort just to avoid them! We may never even try just because we are afraid of …
Tomorrow is the first day of 2024! As I grow older, the new year seems to come faster and faster. The beginning of the year is a time that is often a starting point to resolve to do better the …
