My Apple Watch sent me a report this past week that stated that I had walked 175 miles during the month of June. (This is a little more than the distance to Birmingham, AL which is approximately 158 miles.) I don’t remember walking this distance. Of course, I didn’t walk it all at once. I would be passed… Read More »

Graduation Sunday 2020 is in the books — It was so nice to celebrate Sorrell Martin, for some time we weren’t sure if and when we would we able too.  A special thank you to everyone who helped, in any way, make today happen and be as meaningful as it was. You know who you… Read More »

Don’t Waste These Years  by www.churchleaders.com The college experience will hold some of the most memorable moments of your life. In that time, you will likely move away from home, make the final call on tough decisions for the first time, determine your career, make plans for the future, develop lifelong friendships and perhaps even… Read More »

“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:29-31 I never met Barbara… Read More »

“What if…..” This question crosses our minds from time to time. It’s a question that can be used to motivate us and it’s a question that can be used to freeze us in our tracks. It’s a question of which dreams and accomplishments are born and of which status quo and “same old, same old” are birthed. It’s… Read More »

Graduation Sunday NEXT SUNDAY, we will be hosting Graduation Sunday to celebrate our graduate, Sorrell Martin.   On that day, the Sermon and Worship will be built around encouraging Sorrell and all those graduating in 2020 or obtaining a higher Degree.  We will present Sorrell with a Bible from the Elders and say a special… Read More »

Most mornings, you can find me on the treadmill at Planet Fitness trying to get some exercise in and attempting to get a little healthier. I don’t enjoy exercise, but it’s important to keep our physical bodies healthy so we can engage in the ministry that God has called us to do. I usually listen to podcasts… Read More »

Graduation Sunday — On June 28th, we will be hosting Graduation Sunday to celebrate our graduate, Sorrell Martin.  We will posting more details in the next couple of weeks, but here is what you need to know for now.  On that day, the Sermon and Worship will be built around encouraging Sorrell and all those graduating… Read More »

One day the trumpet will sound for His coming, One day the skies with His glory will shine; Wonderful day, my beloved ones bringing; Glorious Savior, this Jesus is mine! One day we will live in a world where there is no hatred. One day we will live in a world with no racism, bigotry or… Read More »

Three Phrases NOT to Say to Your Kids in Crisis by www.thesource4parents.com “Ugh, this isn’t fair! Prom was cancelled, graduation was a pathetic Zoom call, my highly anticipated  Varsity year playing baseball never happened… I was robbed of my senior year!”  This is reality for many of our kids. The question though is how do we… Read More »