Connecting With the Heart of the Staff
Luke 2:8-14 Those who know me well know that I LOVE Christmas music. And yes, I am one of those people who listen to it year-round. The depth of the lyrics draws me into worship regardless of the season. One of those songs is “The First Noel”, especially a version I discovered by Tommee Profitt…
Tis the season to be thankful but more importantly, I think, is to be grateful.There is a distinction between thankfulness and gratitude.Yes, both words are related concepts but they have subtle differences:Thankfulness is often a momentary emotion in response to specific things/circumstances.Gratitude is a deeper emotional association that lasts over time.So, that being said, I…
I have been studying through the book of Isaiah recently, and in chapter 50:4-9 is the third of four “Servant Songs” that specifically refer to the Messiah. All of these verses struck me as profound in different ways, but I simply want to direct our attention to verse 4: “The Lord God has given me…
I have had a few favorite biblical characters over the years, some because I relate to or identify with them. Peter – he could be impulsively obedient to Jesus, but lacked wisdom regarding the when and how. King David – oh, how he loved the Lord. He desired to know and passionately follow the ways…
Hello Church Family, We live in a time of uncertainty. During times like these, it’s easy to fall into the trap of worry and anxiousness. We’re tempted to worry about world events, family, safety, politics, or any number of things. This led me to revisit a passage of scripture that has helped me tremendously through…
We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.2 Corinthians 10:5 I grew up on a little farm in Walnut Grove, AL. We had cows, pigs, chickens, and a very large garden. Unbeknownst to me at the time…we did not have a lot of money and…
Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.Matthew 6:21 One thing God has been teaching me recently is the value of slowing down. Resisting the busy, hustle-and-bustle of life. Putting up safeguards against a frenzied, frantic lifestyle that is summarized by the word hurry. When I look at the life of Jesus, I…
Heart of the Staff March 2024 This is a season in which many wedding engagement announcements and/or invitations are sent and received. As I settled down one evening, I was glancing at our framed wedding pictures and thinking about our various occasions. It reminded me of my own dating, selections of ring, time of proposal,…
Our culture, nation, and world is a mess. A few years ago, a feeling of depression came over me while listening to the news. I cranked up my sound system and played “The Blessing” by Kari Jobe. I basked in God’s presence and imagined the Lord’s arms around me. I took comfort in His blessing,…
Hello Church Family, A new year brings a new focus and our focus this year is Bridge 24. Our goal during this focus is to bridge the gap between a lost world and Jesus Christ. Our different Bridge events throughout the year are designed to help us do just that. With the Great Commission, Jesus…