Stonebriar Community Church just held their 2019 Christmas concert. It was as glorious as ever. I rank our music department as one of, if not, the best programs anywhere. There were a few well deserved standing ovations. But something was missing this year that I usually get during this highlight of the year. There’s usually… Continue reading No Stand Outs
Tag: God
No Computer
Modern technology has made life far from simple these days in my humble opinion. Most days I wish I could go back to not needing a computer. Last week I was forced into that mode. It began as a basic updating of my security account. The initial transaction was accomplished without a hitch. The problem… Continue reading No Computer
Tithing My Time
A few weeks ago I challenged the folks in the adult fellowship I attend to not only tithe their money but their time as well. Lately I’ve had so many opportunities to put that advice into practice it’s not funny. A few days after I made said announcement I went down to the George Beto… Continue reading Tithing My Time
The Multi-purpose Room
I’ve been a member of Stonebriar Community Church for twelve years now. To say there’s an incredible sense of community there would be an understatement. But, then, what would you expect with our middle name being Community? The beautiful main sanctuary was only on the drawing board when I first attended over a decade ago.… Continue reading The Multi-purpose Room
I’m Going Home
September was a unique month for me. I was able to go back to where I grew up. I connected with some of the kids I went to school with at a reunion. I spent quality time with each of my siblings. I even spent time with my dad’s last remaining sister. To say nostalgia… Continue reading I’m Going Home
A Divine Appointment
Timing is everything…that’s what the experts all say. God’s timing is incredible…that’s what this nobody says. My September vacation in Michigan was way too overdue. I hadn’t experienced a time to unplug from reality in over a decade. Oh, I’ve unplugged for a day, or part of a day, during that stretch but not a… Continue reading A Divine Appointment
Rushed for Time
I almost didn’t write a blog post this week. Guess why. Yeah, I don’t have enough time to do it. Then I got to thinking about God’s definition for time and decided a short post is better than no post. Okay, God is eternal and infinite so time is a completely different concept to Him.… Continue reading Rushed for Time
Wildlife Encounters
The summer of 2019 is going down as one filled with many unique wildlife encounters…and that’s saying a lot for a guy who grew up on the edge of nowhere in rural Michigan. Last Wednesday I saw a bald eagle flying up over the road as I drove in west Arkansas. I’ve seen that before… Continue reading Wildlife Encounters
A Positive Impact
Prison ministry comes with a few challenges. Quite a few actually but I want to focus on my most recent visit behind bars. We had what they call a retreat this past Saturday at the George Beto Unit. When I attend a retreat in the free world I usually go off someplace special to add… Continue reading A Positive Impact
Waiters Serve
God’s waiting room is quite crowded. At least that’s my observation. Prayers await an answer…at least we hope the answer isn’t no. Cold hearts are still ice cubes. Health concerns are still bleak. Finances are still too tight. Hunger and poverty still occupy too much of the earth. It feels like our prayers have bounced… Continue reading Waiters Serve