Do you find it hard to remain optimistic?  Is it increasingly difficult for you to fight cynicism?  Politics turn my stomach.  Politics in the culture and in the church.  I’m tired of the finger pointing, posturing and grandstanding on both sides.  I’m tired of living in a moral cesspool.  I’m fed up with life in general.  I’m tired of doctrinal degeneration, the loss of faithfulness and the lack ...  Read More

This is shaping up to be a busy week!  On Wednesday, we will gather at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Building for our quarterly business meeting.  I hope that you will join us.  We have some important business to deal with.  We will be discussing roofing issues (costly due to insurance significantly raising deductibles on churches and businesses).  We will also have recommendations for some painting/r...  Read More

Can you believe that we are looking at August?  Where has the summer gone?  It is only a few weeks, and school will be starting again.  One of the things that means is that our nominating committee is beginning their work.  Pray for them as they seek to fill spots for the coming year.  Pray about what role(s) you can fill.  Don’t just ask yourself, “Is this something I could do?”  Ask, “Is there a...  Read More

Wow, thank you for a wonderful evening last night.  Yes, thank you for the “love offering,” but much more than that, thank you for the kind words offered in both testimony and in the many cards we received.  Thank you for acknowledging Rheadon, without her, I am not who I am, and I could not do what I do.  She is, indeed, a gift from God and a helper fit for me (Genesis 2:18).  I also appreciate J...  Read More

Thank the Lord for a great day yesterday.  It is always a joy to gather with you for worship but especially when we celebrate the Lord’s Table in worship.  I hope that you had an enjoyable weekend as we celebrated America’s 250th birthday.  The storms may have dampened some spirits and postponed some fireworks, but we have some persistent neighbors who didn’t seem to mind the rains!  In fact, they...  Read More

Years ago, when I was a seminary student, one of my classmates was from England.  Another classmate, not the one who set the curve, asked, “Do you have the fourth of July in England?”  The answer was classic.  “Yes, we have the fourth of July in England…but we don’t celebrate it!”  I could help it – I laughed.  I knew what my friend meant by asking the question, but the answer was just too good.  ...  Read More