Thought of the Week

One of my favorite places in the Smoky Mountains is the Tremont area. The road runs so close to the mountain stream that you can almost feel its spray. As you wind your way up the old logging road, the

On Sunday morning we looked at what the Apostle Paul had to say to the young church in Corinth about God working in our weakness. We are most comfortable talking about our strengths, our gifts, and our talents. We can

In my first word to you, I let you know that I would be with you for three weeks. The deacons have now asked me to extend through the end of May, with the exception of one week when someone

It has been a whirlwind. Last Wednesday night at almost midnight Beth and I decided that it would be best for me to withdraw from the process in Roanoke. There had been old Baptist battles that seemed to be finding

Thank you for the invitation to join with us in worship and Bible study over the next three weeks. I truly look forward to sharing this time with you. For the 40 days of Lent we chose to once again

Holy Week – there is no another week like it in all of history. From the triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Sunday until Jesus death on the cross and burial on Friday, it was a week packed with drama, suspense,

Here in Raleigh the month of April is usually one of the most beautiful times of the year. We can expect beautiful Spring weather, colorful flowers and bushes and new growth on the trees and in our yards. The month

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 would have been my Mother’s 100th birthday.  My sister, Marie, and I shared memories of her on that day and talked about the impact she had on our lives. She sent a quote from one of

It’s “March Madness” at my house with three sports-crazy fans.  This month, everything is about basketball.  This year, Robert and a few of his sport fanatic friends are having a competition to see who can predict the most winners.  There

Recently I found an article written by an organization of churches and community service agencies in Colorado.  It was titled, 5 Core Ministries Your Church Needs, listing these areas: Praise and Worship Local outreach Preaching and Teaching Guest Services Children’s