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This week Kathy and I are keeping our granddaughters, age 9 and 4.  They are keeping us busy but I also find myself watching them and wondering what kind of world they are going to grow up in.  They are

Today (Wednesday) I will officiate a funeral for a longtime member of my church in Wake Forest.   This past week my brother died, and I appreciate and have been strengthened by the many expressions of sympathy.  My wife’s brother is

As we pause to celebrate the 4th of July, we look around and see a country that seems more divided and polarized than ever.  Paul, writing to a church in Corinth plagued by similar conflict wrote those immortal words so

I want to invite/encourage/challenge you to a new schedule in your week—good time.  We meet every Wednesday from 6:30-7:15 and it is an opportunity to grow in community and faith.  As I often say—going a whole week apart from my spiritual

Traditions.   I love them and need them and so do you.  I learned of another one Sunday when ham biscuits were given out on Father’s Day at church.  Flowers given out on Mother’s Day. Our worship is traditional and not contemporary.  I

What Makes A Dad God took the strength of a mountain,The majesty of a tree,The warmth of a summer sun,The calm of a quiet sea,The generous soul of nature,The comforting arm of night,The wisdom of the ages,The power of the

“Remember the  Lord’s Day and keep it holy.” That has never been a challenge for me as a pastor but also because something is lost for me if I go a whole week without being with my spiritual family.  But that

I saw something Sunday morning that put a smile on my face the entire drive home after worship.  After worship, as is my custom, I stood outside the sanctuary doors to greet and mingle with those attending worship.  Having done

Kathy and I just returned very late this past Friday from a wonderful trip to Athens and the Greek Islands of Mykonos and Santorini. We were part of a tour group and had an almost perfect experience. But imagine if we had

This past Sunday I missed church. I don’t say that very often and when I do nothing could be more true. Sure, going to church is a habit, and yes, I know I get paid to do it. But as