I know. Most of the entertainment world is at odds with Christian values. This Reviews and Recommendations post might help us find something worth watching on the one-eyed monster! 🙂 Reviews and Recommendations: Born This Way It's one of those weird/funny things for...
Equipping for Life – The Blog
Unsaid Sermon The Church MUST Hear
Many prefer to see a sermon than hear one. What if someone "preaches" a great "sermon" without intending to? It seems to me Ted Cruz has done that very thing. I believe his message was three things: Unintended Unspoken Unmistakable Ted Cruz & The Unsaid Sermon As...
Life Lessons – Epic Stress Relief!
How many prescriptions have you seen for stress relief? How well did they work? This Life Lessons post tells you how to remove the biggest and most serious source of stress in any life! It doesn't have anything to do with looking at gardens for flowers. BUT, the...
Closing the Mission Circle
In a recent post, Missions At Any Age, I shared the work of the Sewing Circle at Calvary Baptist in Scottsboro. At that time I could only share the work and the intent of these faithful servants. Today, I can show where and how God used their time and talents for His...
Disciple, Live On Purpose!
Yesterday's post, The Peace of Purpose, is the 'background' for this post. We addressed how a disciple is supposed to live and what a disciple is to do. The following piece is from Ed Stetzer's blog, The Exchange. A link is included in this post. A Disciple Is Sent...
The Peace of Purpose
Ever tried to be someone or something you are not? There is peace in knowing your purpose! Many never find their purpose and they never know peace. The good news is, purpose is easy for all to find. It has been plainly stated and placed before us all! The challenge...
The Blessing Of Perspective
When calamity strikes, what do you do? Very recent events have brought this question into a Life Lessons post. How we respond is often all about our perspective. And my intent is not so much to give you a certain perspective, but share one that has helped me this...
Why Are You Here?
Why am I here? We ask that question at various times and in various ways. But it is a universal question. It has been a topic of discussion this week in Samana. How one answers the question determines life's trajectory. Students in the Mathes Pastor Training School...
Samana Blessing: Lincoln
Sunday morning I went to worship in Samana. A surprise blessing awaited me. It came through a man named Lincoln. This is his story. Samana: Blessed By Lincoln The music was in full swing as we walked up to Saint Peter's church. I could hear the singers and the band. I...
Freedom Is For…
How do you finish the title statement? When you complete the statement, is your idea of freedom centered on yourself? To most, freedoms are about what I can do and what I can have. But is that really true? Is there something more? July 4 - Reflections On Freedoms As I...




