Something I have always loved about church is that it’s a place where all generations gather together. On a Sunday morning, it isn’t unusual to have people from 1 week to 101 years old in the same service. At church, older adults, youth and young children interact in so many beautiful ways. Living in a…
This year our young adult Wednesday gathering group is doing a study together that is called a “Curriculum in Christlikeness.” I’m really excited about the possibilities for Christian growth among this fine group of Christians, and I feel like I already see some signs! In the midst of the busyness of our lives, and all…
The story goes that many years ago two men were working in a railroad yard swinging sledgehammers. They stopped a moment to notice a train moving slowly through the yard. The engine stopped and a man in a suit stuck his head out the window and said, “Charlie, is that you?” One of the workers…
Romans 7: 19 “For the good that I want, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want.” I heard an illustration lately that spoke to me: A good Christian man was having trouble with swearing. It would just slip out. Upon telling a friend about this, the friend…
When I was in seminary, I had a professor of practical ministry named Loren Broadus who had written a book called, “How to Stop Procrastinating and Start Living.” It was required reading for first year seminary students. Loren Broadus did his best to impress on me and my classmates how important it is to be…
What a wonderfully fun time here at First Christian Church! You wonder what I might be thinking about? Well, last Wednesday the buzz around the church all day was about getting ready for our youth/adult groups, Simple Supper, our Heavenly Melodies Youth Choir and Adult Choir. Making sure all the rooms were ready, attendance sheets…
I read recently that nine out of ten people who attempt suicide and survive will not go on to die by suicide at a later date. Apparently, coming that close to losing everything reminds a person of exactly how precious life is. Indeed, almost everyone I’ve ever known who has had a brush with death…
Years ago, I remember reading about a guy in California who was so bored he sat down in a lawn chair with a case of beer, pellet gun, CB radio, altimeter, and then had a friend attach 40 large, helium filled weather balloons. At 15,000 feet he floated into the flight path of the L.A.…
I’m sure you’ve noticed the stained ceiling blocks – or no ceiling blocks with lots of buckets sitting around – like in my office! It’s time to replace our current roof which is the existing Wal-Mart roof from the early 90’s (plus one overlay). It’s been a good roof, but the time has come. Hats…
There is a joy I receive with the endless questions I get about how the world works and about our faith during our nightly family devotions from our two nine year old boys. It always opens up conversation to discuss deeper topics or makes us smile and reminds us to tuck that topic away to…