I just preached on Peace for Advent. Peace was our theme. If Satan can dampen our joy in the Lord, he will soon attack our peace. Satan will have you ask questions like you may not be worthy of Jesus Christ. Usually, it comes in subtle ways like you’re not good enough to serve others … [Read more…]
There was a story which was told several years ago now about a youngster who came home from Sunday School, having been taught the biblical story of the crossing of the Red Sea. His mother asked him what he learned in class, and he told her: “The Israelites got out of Egypt, but Pharaoh and … [Read more…]
I think that any great thing that is built for God starts within. I watched a video recently that explained that the average Cathedral in Europe took over one hundred years to build. Which means that the average worker never got to see the finished product. They went to work each day knowing that something … [Read more…]
Pastor’s Corner – “HE FINDS US” There is a section in Luke 12:35-53 where we are told to live life with watchfulness. Read that. In this teaching by Jesus, He tells us that there will be people who know what is right and even know what God wants them to be a part of and … [Read more…]
Pastor’s Corner – “Lakeview Rising” Sometimes it can seem that everyone else is doing better than you. Everywhere you seem to look people appear happier, more successful, wealthier, healthier, stronger, further along, and more assured. But if we spend our lives wanting to be someone else, we will always be a pale version of who … [Read more…]
Pastor’s Corner I have been reading Ecclesiastes lately. I have read it before, I’ve done Sunday school lessons on its wisdom, preached on it, and counseled people with it. King Solomon we know had wisdom, but like many of us, he lived as though the future is uncertain and the past is irrelevant. He chased … [Read more…]
Pastor’s Corner I received a letter wanting me to attend a big-time luncheon in town. I thought about it, and prayed about it. All of the “movers and shakers” will be there. The invite was from an outstanding organization. There was one problem, I didn’t feel called to attend. We often rush and rush to … [Read more…]
Pastor’s Corner When we first moved to Guntersville, Alabama from Mobile, Alabama, we didn’t know anyone there. We planned to visit 3 churches in the area as soon as we got unboxed. We only visited one. Guntersville First UMC became our home. We grew to love everyone there. One man who was the church … [Read more…]
PASTOR’S CORNER Ashley and I read our Bibles each morning and we discuss what was read, then we pray together. This is what has made us strong in the faith for years. We did the Upper Room devotional for today (day of writing this). The message was about letting your light shine. Nancy and I … [Read more…]
Pastor’s Corner When life presents its toughest challenges and fears mount inside of us, wisdom can be hard to find. We often get blinded by the immediate problems; panic and our emotions can cloud our judgement and our long-term vision. It’s all too easy to feel trapped. But that’s when we need the wisdom … [Read more…]