“I opposed him to his face.” “But when I saw that their conduct was not in step with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas before them all…” In today’s society, Paul would have been accused of “judging” Cephas. Our weak theology would have made Paul the bad guy in this story, wondering in disbelief who he must think he is to call … Continue reading The Truth and Only the Truth
John the Baptist was anything but relevant. He did everything to point to Jesus except pretend to be a citizen of the world he lived in. Continue reading John the Baptist and His Forgotten Gospel
My mama loved the Braves, so my Daddy loved the Braves. My Daddy loved the Braves, so I love the Braves. I love the Braves, so Timothy loves the Braves. Tim loves the Braves, so Chandler, Kimbre and Connor love the Braves. Last week, Alese, my five year old granddaughter, sat on my couch and asked me 1.8 million questions about the game I was … Continue reading Life Goes ON
Once upon a time, many years ago, Tim and I had this cute little thing we did when we were telling each other we were on our way to where the other person was. When I say a long time a go, I mean we’re talking digital beeper ages when *o*3*071 came across the screen as an upside down “I love you.” If I was … Continue reading 321
There were two days out of the last 30 that my head didn’t hurt. TWO DAYS. And they weren’t even concurrent. Days without migraine pain are the exception for me and have never been the rule. Unfortunately, living in a world of people who don’t understand that a migraine isn’t “just a headache,” has forced me to tell half-truths for most of my life. “How … Continue reading Pain Makes Liars
Sougahoagdee Falls, located in Houston, Alabama is a breathtaking hike that offers a little something for everyone. This waterfall hike is on the eastern side of the Bankhead National Forest. Sougahoagdee, sometimes called “Scooby Doo Falls,” boasts one of Alabama’s most beautiful waterfalls. Following alongside Brushy Creek, this trail has it all; a rushing creek, trickling brooks, beautiful trees, a variety of mushrooms and plants, … Continue reading Sougahoagdee Falls
We go swimming and hiking We love to spend the night We make cookies and messes We hold each other tight A is for Alese F is for Fran P is for Paw And we’re best friends! Continue reading Adventures of Alese & Fran
Those who desire to make a good showing in the flesh try to compel you to be circumcised, simply so that they will not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. ***** What does a “showing in the flesh” look like today? What characteristics are evident when one is trusting his flesh instead of the works of Jesus? Why did preaching/teaching/compelling/demanding obedience to religious rule … Continue reading
Sometimes, the hardest portions of Scripture to study are the ones we’ve had memorized since childhood. Once you see a passage a certain way, it’s nearly impossible to see it any other way. Nearly. For example, when I read about Jesus teaching in the temple, in my mind, I see a stage and an audience. Never mind that the priests hated Jesus and wanted Him silent … Continue reading What Do You See?
Do not forsake the fellowship… How many times have I, myself, used this verse to admonish a Believer who was not showing up to enough scheduled services each month? How many times have I wielded this verse against people who believed that they could obey all the church Scriptures just by getting together regularly with fellow Believers and loving each other through life? For my … Continue reading Fellowship Not Forsaken
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