In our worship services we sing songs about unity. We pray for unity. In the Bible we read about unity. Unity in the Spirit is...

Have you ever wondered why there are two "testaments" in the Bible? We call them the "old" and the "new" testaments, but why? Most people...

It has been my observation that many of our visitors are not only welcomed but also encouraged to offer feedback to the church leaders....

The casting agent enters the room with her top picks for the show’s leading man and lady. The new series will follow the spellbinding...

I love movies. Old or new. Western or Comedy. Sci-fi or Drama. If you ever make it to a game show and need a lifeline for 1980's movies...

September 11 is day to remember a time in our nation when we put aside our politics, our traditions, our opinions, and our disagreements...

The website "Statista" recently reported that according to their research from 2018 to 2021 around 30% of Christians do not read their...

Hey there my long lost friends! Sorry for the late release of this blog, but life has been super busy these past few weeks. As most of you know, because I might have mentioned it a few (dozen or so) times, the last few weeks in our house have felt somewhat like a rollercoaster with emotional, financial, and even physical strains and challenges as we have worked really hard at getting two college freshmen settled in new environments. The boys and Ray have handled the process a

What is truth? Pilate asked this question to Jesus about 2000 years ago. People still wonder what truth really is and how it can be...

An elder I worked with for several years would greet those who responded to the invitation. Sundays and Wednesdays we always offer am...

Words. They can be heavy. They can hurt. They can heal. They can help. Recently, I have seen up close and personal the impact of words on others. I have watched as carelessly used words have hurt friends and caused conflicts within church and friend groups. I’ve seen feelings hurt and open doors closed. Y’all, we need to be careful with our words because they are powerful. When I think of Bible verses regarding words and the importance of our language, I often think of cursin

Genesis ends with an abrupt halt. The Israelites were in Egypt. The promise for Abraham's seed had been re-emphasized for four...

What a month! Beginning this Friday, I will be, with the help of my family, getting the boys moved to college. MOVED. I have to stop and let that word settle in. I must be honest and tell you that I have already had a few “ugly” cries. It is not easy for mamas to let go of their babies, even when it is time for them to spread their wings. It has been a roller coaster ride, really this entire last year. We survived senior year, and that was a year of last “firsts.” And just no

The word “Hope” will be used frequently on this page and in these blogs. Why? We want to encourage people who have experienced despair....

I walked to the back of the church building where that obviously broken gentleman stood. I did not know him but I had learned enough. He was going through a divorce, was missing his children, his job was in flux, and his world was rapidly changing. I do not have any idea why, though now I do believe it was the Holy Spirit, but I felt compelled to assure him that he would be okay. He would not just be okay, but I told him that he would smile again. That he would be happy again

Why do you serve the Lord? I believe that our desire should be to seek the presence of God and glorify His holy name in all things. Would...

While at TITUS Camp a few weeks ago, we sang a song called “How Deep The Father's Love For Us.” Have you heard it? It was written by...

Memories are wonderful, often bittersweet reflections on past experiences and events. Now, as I am growing older, when I am walking through a significant life experience like Ray’s marriage proposal to me in 2020, our subsequent wedding, and most recently, the twins’ graduations from high school, I try very hard to “hyper focus” on the things I see, smell and mostly feel. I want to be as present as possible because I know that beginning the very next day, these important even

My parents used to threaten me with an "attitude adjustment." Have you ever gotten one of those? Have you ever felt like you needed an...

**This blog was published in the Magnolia Messenger.** www.magnoliamessengermag.com It’s a common joke among older people: “What’s up...