“Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12  I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.  13  I can do all things through him who… Read More »

Join Me In Welcoming I want you all join me in welcoming Macy Simon and Lane Plant to the family of God. Lane was baptized by his grandfather, Garland Morris, on July 30th. Macy was baptized by her grandfather, John T. Bobo, on August 2nd. We are so proud of you both! One of the… Read More »

“Patience is a virtue.” – William Langland “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” – Galatians 5:22-23 Please be patient with your school administration, teachers, staff etc; as this school year begins. None of them have ever tried to teach or guide our children during a pandemic before. They are doing the best they… Read More »

The new school year begins next Monday, August 3rd in Bedford County. I don’t remember a school year that is being approached with such fear, anxiety, uneasiness and stress. The pandemic we are currently facing, and its many effects have raised several important issues and questions that will be addressed and answered as this school year begins. Parents,… Read More »

Uplift 2020 —  We had a great week experiencing Uplift virtually last week. Thanks to the Harding crew that has been working so hard to make the Uplift week happen. The theme was “One Hope” from 1 Peter 3:15.  On night one, Brad Montague shared with us about how love really plays a large role… Read More »

2020 has been a very challenging year for us. We are still battling a pandemic which has led to a disruption of the life we previously knew. It has affected all of us in different ways from our children to our senior citizens. Life won’t ever be the same as it was in February of 2020. We… Read More »

Talking with Your Kids about Difficult News by thesource4parents.com — If you have kids under 18, then the last few weeks…scratch that…months have probably invoked more fear and unrest than they have ever experienced looking at the world around them. First Covid-19, then the tragic killing of George Floyd, then the outbreak of violence in… Read More »

Join Me In Welcoming I want you all to join me in welcoming Caroline Garrell to the family of God. I had the privilege of baptizing Caroline this past Sunday with her family there to join in the celebration. We are so proud of you Caroline and welcome to the family! One of the greatest… Read More »

“I am determined to be a Silent Spectator of the silly and the wicked Game and to enjoy it as a Comedy a Farce or a Gymnastic Exhibition at Sadlers Wells or Astleys Amphitheatre.” President John Adams in a letter to his wife, Abigail Adams (February 10, 1796) The Presidential election is four months away. President Trump… Read More »

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 »