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I Miss School Shopping
Most of our local school districts welcomed students back a few days ago. A few more districts will begin school in a few days. Traditionally, as we point towards the start of school, most parents and kids plan for the “back to school shopping trip.” Sometimes these trips and purchases are costly because of what is …
Don’t Kill /the Zeal (How Many Days Do You Have Left?)
An older Preacher once said to a very energetic and zealous younger Preacher, “Slow down boy! You act like you are trying to set the world on fire.!” The younger Preacher said to the older Preacher, “Well, if Jesus returned today, I want to be striking matches!” Of course, the context of the conversation was …
Our Church Family, Our Immediate Family
Yesterday, we began a Sunday morning class in the auditorium based on the broad topic of FAMILY! Can you imagine if everyone in the world was part of God’s family? Can you imagine if everyone in the world was part of a faithful, Christian family? Wow is my answer to those two questions! Why do …
“Till Death Do Us Part” (No Turning Back Now)
Yesterday, I attended my second wedding in three months! Our niece got married in April and her brother got married in June. Needless to say, I have never really been involved in the planning, preparation, and set-up/break-down of a wedding until this spring. I’ve learned a lot and I now realize that weddings of any …
How Long Encouragement Last?
Hot weather does not bother me so long as I can feel a breeze. One of the hottest summers I can remember was 1987– not much of a breeze seemed to exist! I was entering my freshmen year of football camp. I readily admit I was intimidated! Our little high school was known for “good …
Turning 50
A few days ago, I was blessed to celebrate my 50th birthday! Now, depending on your chapter in life, you may burst out laughing and say something like, “You are just a little pup!” Or, you may read these words and think I am ancient. I receive both reactions when I reveal my age when …
Excited (Still)
The article below appeared in our bulletin on Monday, June 1, 2015! I dug this article out for “reprint” as a reminder of how blessed I am to be allowed to serve at South Green St. and to highlight how many opportunities continue to exist for us to grow in so many ways! Note: I made …
“I’m tired of losing this battle….”
“Happiness is not the absence of problems; it’s the ability to deal with them.” ~Unknown Recently, at the beginning of a meeting, one of the supervisors I work with at my “day job” was battling “allergy season.” As he was apologizing for coughing, etc. He said aloud, “I’m tired of losing this battle.” As soon …
One More Day
If you listened to mainstream country music in the 1990’s and early 2000’s, you are familiar with the group Diamond Rio. One of their biggest hits is entitled, “One More Day.” The song was written by Bobby Tomberlin and Steven Dale Jones . The content of the song is based on the narrator having a …
What Are We Teaching Our Kids
I say it all the time, “I’ve learned more about parenting from my children than anyone else.” The older I get the more I cherish my time with my children. As I spend time with them and as I see the children of other parents grow into adulthood, I am reminded how much children need …
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