Walking with God, Digesting Scripture and Pointing Others to Grow Deeper in their Faith
I find myself living out the second greatest commandment given to us by Jesus in new ways. We are to love our neighbor as ourselves. This gets fleshed out in many ways, but the most common way I find myself loving my neighbors these days is by wearing a mask. Mask wearing shows respect and... Continue Reading →
Bishop Trogdon and Dr. Rogers embrace after washing each other's feet. (Photo courtesy of Danielle Byerly of Sunset Church of God) Two retired Christian pastors set a powerful example to the Randolph County/Asheboro City communities on Sunday, June 14th at Eastside Park. Bishop Trogdon and Dr. Rogers, two well respected pastors in the Asheboro community,... Continue Reading →
"First of all, I believe we have earned a bad reputation because of our "trash talk." We have a tendency to demonize those people whom we oppose politically. When it comes to trafficking in rumors, distortions, and even lies, certain Christian leaders often shock outsiders. If you read the newsletters and listen to many of... Continue Reading →
Many of us white people are asking what we can do in these days where racism abounds. Here’s a few places to start: I challenge you to listen. Hurting people need to be heard. Listen to those around you. Make an effort to listen to someone you don't even know. If you don't know anyone of... Continue Reading →
My Guatemalan daughter, a year after living in my home when we were on our way to visit my family for Thanksgiving, said with tears running down her cheeks, “My family sometimes eats dirt because they’re so hungry and we are going to eat too much food for Thanksgiving!” Yes, I need words like these... Continue Reading →
We’ve all experienced a loss, the loss of life as we knew it, the loss of a loved one, the loss of safety and security, the loss of a job, the loss of fun gatherings with friends and family… This list can go on and on. We’ve all been affected in some way or another... Continue Reading →
Most Saturdays I elect to stay home, do chores and rest up for the upcoming week. This Saturday feels different because I know I can be at home for weeks at a time. My teens are expressing a dread and maybe even a fear of boredom. I know around the holidays law enforcement officials experience... Continue Reading →
So much pain on our world! A friend's son died suddenly, an adoptive parent is at their wits end with destructive behaviors, discouragement, negative words, depression, anxiety and disconnection. I just want to step into the Light and let the Light shine on my face. Light, I invite you in. Shine on my brokenness. Shine... Continue Reading →
Suffering - Endurance - Character - Hope - Rejoicing How? God! We cannot survive suffering here in this world without God. There's a huge difference in the suffering of God's people and the people who do not follow God. When God's people suffer, we turn to Him. We give it to God. We lean on... Continue Reading →
Oh how my heart longs for justice! Justice for my family, my friends, my neighbors and even those I only hear or read about. Sometimes it seems as if injustice wins more frequently than justice. Not everything is made right in the here and now. When water gushes forth down from the mountains from heave... Continue Reading →
Jeni Martin Johnson 