Author: Johnny Richards

For the sports fans reading this, the major league baseball playoffs are upon us. If you’re not a sports fan, I’ll get to the scripture in just a minute. There’s a lot of excitement when it comes to the playoffs.

Blessing. When we think of this word we may think of meal times, or prayers before children go to school or before we go to work. We may ask God to bless us or bless our day. But what does

I hate pain. I hate pain medicine worse. It really makes me sick on my stomach, and, it really knocks me out. When I had neck surgery in 2011, the doctor gave me pain medicine when I went home. I

If you remember during last Wednesday night’s Bible study, I asked the group if they were glass half-full people or glass half-empty people. Basically, it was a question of whether a person is optimistic or pessimistic. (Sometimes you come across

I had a good conversation with a person who was at the worship service Sunday. They were a little concerned about the message. Well, more about the text. If you remember, I preached from Matthew 8:23-27. A storm came when

In 2005 or 2006, I remember meeting at the lake for a church cook out. Hot dogs, hamburgers and all the fixings. It was a great day. We pitched horseshoes, played volleyball and, of course, swam in the lake. I

This is a busy time of year in the life of the church. This is the time when committees start with a fresh slate for 2021-2022. The nominating committee has worked at filling positions in the church and we look

Rewards. Points. Bonuses. If you have a smart phone, or iPhone, you have probably seen the apps that offer rewards for eating at their restaurants. McDonalds has an app. Quiznos has an app. I believe every eating establishment has an

When I was in high school and college, I worked in a hardware store that sold seed. We sold all types of seed, even mustard seed. Boy, was that seed small. It takes a lot of mustard seeds to make

Being the mother of Jesus must have been quite an experience. I am sure it was interesting to have a son who was perfect, never getting into trouble. While Jesus was perfect, there was a time when He probably caused