In The Meantime

Thankfulness was a wonderful experience for me to be with Calvary Baptist, Humboldt, TN in revival. Tony Crossnoe is their Pastor. This was my first pastorate and we hold many fond memories of my first ‘training ground’! So many reminders came of our first experience in pastoral ministry. Please continue Read more…

Bret’s Notes

Okay, it’s time to get ready for bed.  I’ve played too many games of Mahjongg, seen 47 different crafts to do with old, men’s ties on Pinterest, and checked Facebook to see my fourth cousin’s (twice removed) Friday night fish fry.  Now, before I even think about anything else, I Read more…

In The Meantime

There are too many things to say about our Easter Sunday Worship. May I share with you my deep gratitude for the ‘full house’?! Many families had guests with them and shared a beautiful day together! The families of Bessie Cox and Clyde Antwine were gathered in honor of their Read more…

Bret’s Notes

I had a new experience over the weekend.  Months ago, I was talking about mowing with a coworker.  A few days later he gave me an intriguing treasure he had gotten at a yard sale: a reel lawnmower — non-motorized.  Translated – 1 Bret power.  We were in the middle of Read more…

In The Meantime

The rain has come back! Thought we had enough in March, but the April showers that bring May flowers has certainly been on target. Our farmers have begun planting some fields, but they will be on hold for a few days with this turn in the weather. Beyond the rain, Read more…

Bret’s Notes

Well, it happened again last night.  We were checking out our groceries and the cashier looked at me and said, “Has anyone ever told you you look like someone famous?”  “Who do you think?” I asked.  “You look like Hugh Jackman!”  “Yes, I’ve gotten that several times as a matter Read more…

Daybreak

Verse: Mark 10:42-45 42 And Jesus called them to him and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 43 But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your Read more…