“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 [...]
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The Rest of The Story
Posted in Current Events, General, My Church on January 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
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, [...]
House Hunting with Jesus
Posted in General, Ministry, My Church on July 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
As some of you know, my family and I have started looking for a permanent home in Mount Airy. In many ways, of course, that has been a lot of fun. It’s exciting to see new places and to dream of what you might do with a house once you moved into it. But the [...]
A Moving Experience
Posted in General on June 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
It seems like it’s been a long time coming, but the members of my family—wife Teresa, daughter Windham and dog Mae—have finally arrived in Mount Airy. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for all the prayers and words of encouragement that many of you have offered for us over the course of the [...]
Oh, Rapture!
Posted in Current Events, General, Ministry on May 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
As I write this, it’s about 4 o’clock in the afternoon on May 21, 2011—the day that some Christian ministries have been proclaiming for months as the guaranteed day that Jesus will return to take His faithful home. Since my latest look at CNN.com shows no indications of sudden theophanies or mass disappearances of believers [...]
The Relentless Rush to Enter Rest
Posted in General, Ministry, My Church on May 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me…and you will find rest for your souls.” (Matthew 11:29) I’ve been participating in a lot of church committee meetings lately. All in all, that’s a good thing. In fact, it’s something that I requested, since I’ve been trying to use these gatherings as a learning tool [...]
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