Yes indeed. Call them the Thin Blue Line, the police, the cops, or anything that is respectable. The men and women who “protect and serve” our communities deserve to be respected. I have better than average insight into the life of a policeman, because my earthly father was one in our hometown of Humboldt, TN….
I was blessed to be part of two important church-related activities last Sunday. The first thing was an invitation to share my heartfelt story with Poplar Heights Baptist Church. I did this in the morning worship service. I actually was given the opportunity to conduct the whole Sunday morning service, which doesn’t happen that often…
About a week ago, I was invited to an event at the old Central High School in Alamo, TN. A good ministry friend, Dr. John Freeman, had invited me to join him there as the Crockett Co. Alumni gathered for a fundraiser to support an important project… the Crockett Co. Community and Family Resource Center….
Last night was emotional, powerful, and included unexpected news that tested the fabric of our Gathering family. As I entered the host home and made my way in to say hello to Angela Okoth, she received a phone call from a family member telling her that her oldest sister had just died, unexpectedly. As you…
Last evening, I was blessed to join in an ordination council for a brother, new friend, and new committee member for CEF of Greater Jackson. This brother is Bruce Entsminger, and he is being ordained “officially” into the Gospel Ministry at Poplar Heights Baptist Church. Mind you, Bruce has already been dedicated to the ministry…
I fear that we, the modern Western church, have neglected this spiritual discipline. I must confess that I do not make it part of my regular spiritual existence. However, recently, a group of like-minded believers have started a season of fasting and praying together. I have joined this group and it is a beautiful thing….
Yesterday was a very busy day, and this post is about a “day in the life” of a CEF local director (me). Granted, not every day is this busy, but you would be surprised at how many are. I am NOT writing this to try and build up my image or status in your mind,…
Revive us again… oh, Lord, revive us again! Those words should remind you of songs that you sang at certain points in your walk with the Lord. Whether they be from an old church hymnal or a fragment from a contemporary Christian CD, surely something comes to mind. The question really is… have you ever…
As you get older, you start to consider what your legacy might be. Has the story of your life amounted to much? Have you left footprints deep enough to follow after you go home to your eternal reward (or curse)? Will anyone even remember your name? These questions seem to creep into your mind more…