It’s my favorite show.  I can watch it over and over and never grow tired of it.  I love to come home to Mayberry.  A simpler time.  A slower pace.  A place where not much happens.  Oh sure, occasionally a Mrs. Lesh might try to swindle you on a car deal or some bookie barber might trick Floyd into letting him set up shop in Mayberry but for the most part things are pretty quiet.  It’s a nice cont...  Read More

I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but life often stinks!  The world is a mess, the news is depressing, then you’ve got your own problems.  Strained relationships, problems at work, problems at home, health issues, it can be overwhelming.  You may even be asking, “What is the meaning of it all and, where is God?”It get it.  This is where faith comes in.  Oh, I don’t mean live in denial and pretend th...  Read More

It’s foundational.  To be foundational means to be of or relating to the basis or groundwork on which something rests or is built.  That which must be understood or established at the beginning.  The foundation of our thought, and our life, is God himself.  It is in Him we live and move and have our being (Acts 17:28).  The big question behind all big questions, has to do with God.  His character,...  Read More

A few years ago there were jokes making the rounds and the punchline was always, “…and that’s when the fight started.”  Like, “My wife walked into the den and asked, ‘What’s on the TV?’  I said, ‘Dust,’ and that’s when the fight started.”  Or, “I asked my wife, ‘Where do you want to go for our anniversary?’  She said, ‘Somewhere I haven’t been in a long time.’  So, I suggested the kitchen, and tha...  Read More

Some Thoughts...Can you believe how fast this summer is speeding by? Here we are already at the half-way point. That means it is time for our nominating committee to get to work lining up personnel and committees for the coming church year. Please pray for this committee as they begin their work. We want to do more than “fill needed spots,” we want to link up people who desire to serve with the op...  Read More

What a great day, yesterday!  We had a good crowd for worship, and it seemed most everyone stayed for lunch.  We had good food, really good ice cream and sweet fellowship.  Thanks to all who brought side dishes, desserts and, of course, the ice cream.While we waited for the food to be ready, the kids sang a couple of songs from VBS.  Thanks to Victoria for the PowerPoint of VBS we used in the morn...  Read More