Verse: Ecclesiastes 4:4 4 Then I saw that all toil and all skill in work come from a man’s envy of his neighbor. This also is vanity and a striving after wind. Devotional Thoughts: King Solomon was known throughout the world for his great wisdom – wisdom that was given to him from Read more…
I have very much enjoyed doing “Moment with Mark” most Mondays–Thursdays at noon on Facebook. If you have been tuning in lately, you know we have been discussing the Creation of the world, Adam and Eve eating the forbidden fruit, and now Cain murders his brother, Abel. Genesis 4:9-12 Then the Lord said Read more…
DaLee and I were talking about the Covid-19 – again. We really do talk about other things but like most everybody else, this is on our minds. We really expected a spike in cases after Spring Break but it never really happened. Many folks are getting vaccinated. The numbers continue to lighten up. Tennessee and Read more…
Verse: Romans 12:21 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Devotional Thoughts: Why does Paul tell them not to be overcome with evil? If we’ve been forgiven and set free from our sin, why does he need to tell them this? Paul points it out is Read more…
Well folks, right now we are holding what we got. I know last month I wrote that we were planning to transition to our next phase for regathering, but as you know that didn’t happen. Our plan for coming together in one worship service is being put on hold a Read more…
There were some issues with the air conditioning and I finally conceded – I had to go under the house. Now if you remember, I’ve had to deal with a funny little thing called claustrophobia in the past. A phobia is an irrational fear and this one deals with enclosed Read more…
Verse: Ephesians 4:12 “to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ…” Devotional Thoughts: What does God want for the Church? The church is a biblical concept, and yet many times we loop it right in there as part of our social schedule. Like, we Read more…
“If we don’t get everything started back, there is not going to be anyone to come back.” “We better take it slow. Have you heard that COVID numbers increased again?” “We don’t feel safe coming back to church until all of this is over. I hope you understand.” “Habits are Read more…
I invented a new word. My personality type likes to find (and use) nuances. So, my new word is PROSSIBLY. It’s a mashup of possibly and probably. Possibly still leaves a lot of room to say no. Probably is much closer to yes. So, what do you do if you really Read more…
Verse: Job 12:7-9 7 “But ask the beasts, and they will teach you; the birds of the heavens, and they will tell you;8 or the bushes of the earth, and they will teach you; and the fish of the sea will declare to you.9 Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done Read more…