Advice my daddy always gave me with any major decision of my life was “did you count the cost?” As I have had many major life changes including moving and job changes, I have pondered the cost of it all both monetarily and figuratively. But most importantly, I reflect on counting cost spiritually as my …
Unity. You hear of it often nowadays. There is much discussion of what it requires. At a recent festival our church attended, we were in the community offering hope and attempting to meet fellow Christians. It was during this experience that many Christians brushed us off as I reached to shake their hand to say …
Reading of Colossians 1:1-14 Position a. “The Devil knows he cannot touch our position, so he attacks our condition.” ~ Anonymous 2 Corinthians 5:17 Only God can identify with true perfection. 2. Christ; Head of all Principalities (2:10) a. Romans 12:5 When one hears all principalities, some only think of the Church, but this verse …
“Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.” ~ Proverbs 26:4 In the “enlightened” world we live in, there appears to be more questions than answers. Questions, even more so, seem to be more accepted and sought after than answers. In a world where questions were limited and …
As of 2020, 7 out of 10 Americans drink coffee every week, with 62% of Americans drinking it daily. The average American coffee consumer drinks three cups a day. Coffee really is a phenomenon. There are fast-food chains to support the habit, maintain preferences in style, and countless ways to serve it. Though many like …
Many agree that for humans, wildfires are disastrous. The immediate effect of these natural phenomena can be property loss, health complications, and Lord forbid- Death. I acknowledge the tragic reality of wildfires first because, as many ecologists will acknowledge. Wildfires also can find themselves being vital to the health of certain biomes. It seems contrary …
Sometimes, pastors get asked questions like, “Is it ok to preach on something that you haven’t quite gotten over yourself?” I used to think the same as the inquisitor. But now in a position where people may sometimes seek my counsel, I think this. The qualifications of an overseer are quite specific (1 Timothy 3). …
I was driving back from work a while ago on the same roads I always drive, the same time I usually drive them, and looking at the same scenery I always see. But this time, I noted that in this beautiful field on the right-hand side of my car, there were cows. I had never …
From middle school all the way up to my collegiate track career, I remember the feelings of anticipation and apprehension that preceded the coming Track and Field season. I also remember that the feeling did not dissipate at the arrival of the Track season, but rather was amplified prior to every meet. But nothing compares …
“Memory is the scribe of the soul” ~ Aristotle Memory. What comes to mind when you hear the word? Possibly, an unforgettable vacation? For some, it is the moment they and their spouse said, “I do.” For others, this word could carry a sadder weight as you remember the death of a loved one. For …