Walking with God, Digesting Scripture and Pointing Others to Grow Deeper in their Faith
We are to live one another as Jesus loved us. How do we do this? How did Jesus love? Jesus Elevated the Outcast, the Oppressed. Jesus noticed the outcast. Not only did Jesus notice them but He healed them. Jesus touched them. I think of the leper, the blind, the paralytic; they all were overlooked... Continue Reading →
What's flowing out of our hearts? Who are we really? When tough moments arise, how we respond is a reflection of our hearts and souls. Many toxic hearts are spewing poison. Unbridled tongues cause damage, division and discouragement. Only the brave ask God to examine their hearts! Those who do not believe and some who... Continue Reading →
There's a call to worship and bow down. God is calling all peoples towards Himself. The call is Love, Healing, Freedom! Nature has answered the call and proclaims God's beauty all over the earth. Join believers all over the world, God's great army in unison of heart and mind and worship. Worship is our response... 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 →
I am covered. Even when I feel exposed and in danger I am covered. Where we dwell/live/abide is a choice. I can choose to dwell in the things of God or not. Those who choose to live in God's ways inhabit a mighty fortress! I'm covered and I'm protected. I need not worry. God is... Continue Reading →
I’m reminded today that if what I do isn’t done in love, I end up nothing. Actions done without love amount to nothing. I read this verse today: “If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing.”1 Corinthians 13:3 ESV... 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 →
"The story is told of an African American man standing at the bottom of the steps leading up to a gigantic church building. He was looking at the doors of the church and, at the same time, scratching his head with a puzzled look on his face. As he stood there in a rather befuddled... 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 →
