A few months ago I preached a sermon entitled “In the Presence of King” in John 18. In verse 35, Pilate answers Jesus by saying, “Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered You to me. What have You done?”…
Category: Pastor’s Meditations
New Vision
Two months ago (by the time you read this article) I had surgery on my left eye. It was a simple procedure that lasted…
“Open Flowers”
We are entering another bitter cold winter season. I will probably never get fully accustomed to North Florida weather. You see, I was born in sunny South…
“Let the Light In” (Break In part 2)
In our last entry (“Break In”) we addressed the recent burglary perpetrated in our church building. Someone came in and stole a few electronic devices and broke a window. What I forgot to mention was that this criminal also removed the air conditioner unit from the pastor’s office…
Break In
Some time ago, our church building was burglarized. The break in happened at night. The thief broke a window and stole some electronic items. It is so sad that this happened to a small rural church like ours, in the middle of nowhere. There is no respect…
Right Connections
Technology can be a great tool…if you know how to use it correctly. I know that I am not the only one that has been frustrated by modern technology. Gone are the days of home phones…
“Cross Control”
I love old cars that are still in good condition. The chassis and exterior of the older automobiles are stronger than the fiberglass or aluminum exterior of most modern vehicles. The older engines are simpler, stronger and in many cases longer-lasting than their modern counterparts. The cars,…
“Organized Mess”
Are you a messy person? If I would visit your house today, would I find every room clean and organized, or would I have to walk over a “mine field” of toys, food and other items? I have had the distinct “pleasure” of visiting messy and smelly…
Mental Health
Right now, I’m seating in a mandatory meeting about mental health in the classroom. These meetings are a direct result of the recent school shootings. The state has mandated these training sessions in an effort to prevent these outbursts by identifying students with mental health problems. …
“Interrupted by God”
There is nothing more annoying than being interrupted in the middle of a conversation. Just the other day, I was sharing something very important with a friend, when someone else came and started talking about something trivial and unnecessary. Interruptions are a daily part of our lives.…