Each of us has our own memory or experience to remind us of why Fathers Day has such a significant impact. Remembering a Dad who has already gone to be with the Lord has a particularly tender effect on us. If your Dad is still with you, your ability or Read more…
We ended the past week with a wonderful Vacation Bible School. Several new families were connected to our fellowship and the kids had a great time and quite a few parents attended the Ice Cream Fellowship on Thursday evening! Thanks to all of those who helped this VBS to be Read more…
Bible School has begun with a terrific start with a fine group of children attended by helpful teens and a host of adults! There were some new faces, new music, and a lesson trail ‘In the Wild’ that will help each of us know more about Jesus! Use the remaining Read more…
It seems we are always in transition! Life is change. One day leads to another and provides occasional surprises, but, all in all, things are pretty steady. Health issues provide the biggest surprises for many people. Something develops that we aren’t prepared to face or it develops in someone we Read more…
Many hundreds of law enforcement personnel have descended on West Tennessee from all over the United States to honor Tennessee Highway Patrolman Matt Gatti. We certainly continue to pray for Officer Gatti’s family in this tragic loss. Every day, our officials put their lives on the line for the safety Read more…
Life is filled with surprises, disappointments, treasures, joy, and many other points of experience! Yesterday held some wonderful joys of seeing our young people standing at the front on the way to major changes in their lives. Even as they stood before us in the church, let us stand before Read more…
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…
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…
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…
It’s a blessing to see God’s people work through what could be an adversity. Yesterday I preached on ‘goodness’ as among the nine elements of the ‘Fruit of the Spirit’. Seeing ‘goodness’ in action by distributing food on behalf of donors for the Mid-South Food Bank to families in Bells, Read more…