I have been the pastor at Calvary Baptist in Mount Airy for a little more than a year now. Having invested much of the past twelve months in building relationships and learning about the congregation’s character, hopes and dreams; it has begun to feel in many ways like it’s time to start tackling the question: [...]
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Thanks for “Being” (vs. “Doing”) the Church
Posted in Current Events, General, Ministry, My Church on May 4, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Unexpected Gifts
Posted in General on April 26, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The last couple of months have been the first spring that Teresa, Windham and I have spent in our new home here in Mount Airy. Among the joys of this experience has been the pleasure of watching and waiting to see what types of plants will end up growing in our yard. The previous owners, [...]
On the Road Again…Finally!
Posted in General on April 14, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
After several months of winter hibernation, I finally got back and my bike and did some cycling today. I didn’t go that far…nor did I go that fast. But I did go, and I tend to trust – now that my physical inertia has been somewhat overcome – that additional trips will follow. I can’t [...]
Somewhere It’s Snowing
Posted in Current Events, General, My Church on February 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Last night brought my family’s first snowfall in our still-somewhat-new hometown of Mount Airy, NC. It was one of those beautiful snow events…just heavy and moisture-laden enough to cover every tree branch with a blanket of white. Up to this point, we’ve had a very mild winter; so you could almost hear the collective sigh [...]
The Rest of The Story
Posted in Current Events, General, My Church on January 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
“And now you know…the rest of the story.” For those who don’t recognize it, this was the famous tagline of Paul Harvey – a radio personality whose commentaries often examined current events by digging a little below the surface, thus revealing how one’s perspective can change when you know all the facts and the context [...]
My Holy Night
Posted in General, Ministry, My Church on December 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
As I suspect is true for a lot of us, many of my earliest Christmas memories have to do with all the festivities of the holiday season. I remember trips to visit family…and the decorating of Christmas trees (with meticulously hung pieces of tinsel, no less! Who uses tinsel anymore?). I remember standing in line [...]
My Merry (and Ambivalent) Christmas
Posted in General, Ministry, My Church on December 1, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Like a lot of folks, I enjoy Christmas about as much as any time of the year. Many of my favorite songs are Christmas carols. Since I attended college in Williamsburg, Virginia, I’ve got a soft spot in my heart for colorful Christmas decorations and the warm flicker of glowing candles. And even though I [...]
Slow Enough to Give Thanks
Posted in Current Events, General on November 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
On Monday of this Thanksgiving week, I was diagnosed with a case of strep throat and put on antibiotics. Naturally, this isn’t the way I would have chosen to kick-off the holiday, especially since I plan to travel later in the week in order to enjoy my first visit with immediate family in several months. [...]
A River Runs Near It
Posted in General, Small Town Life on October 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I did a little cycling this afternoon, and my path took me down the hiking/biking trail that runs along the Ararat River as it winds its way through my hometown of Mount Airy, North Carolina. It was a picture perfect afternoon, with the clear water of the river framed by blue skies, distant mountains, and [...]
Respect for the Living
Posted in General, Ministry, Small Town Life on September 15, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I conducted a funeral recently. I must confess: funerals are not my favorite part of being a pastor. But I am humbled by the opportunity that I’m given to walk with families through times of significant loss. And I take seriously the responsibility of helping people see grief through the lens of God’s gracious love, [...]
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