Chosen For God’s Blessings

Did you ever dream of being famous?  Perhaps as a child, you thought how great it would be to be the President of the United States.  Or could it have been the famous athlete hearing the cheers from adoring fans in the stands after making a sensational play?  For some of us, though, in reality [...]

Rejoicing for God’s Blessings

In reading the first three verses of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, I’m reminded of God’s goodness even in the face of trials.  When Paul penned this letter to the church at Ephesus, he was in prison.  Even still, he found a way to enjoy God’s blessings.  What was it about Paul that brought about [...]

An Outdoor Art Show

I attended an incredible outdoor art show this evening.  Our family drove over to the beach, stood on the boardwalk and watched the moon rise in the Eastern sky.  We try to do that whenever there is a full moon.  So with the ocean breeze blowing in my face, and listening to the tide roll [...]

Testimony in the Public Eye

  Several years ago, much would be written and spoken about the good and bad; the rights and wrongs of music.  Questions like, “Is rock music right or wrong?” or, ”Does it have any place in the church?” were popular discussions.  Most of the time these discussions would turn into arguments, solving little.  While it’s been well-advised not to [...]

Advice for America

The following post was adapted from a sermon preached by my pastor at Ryanwood Fellowship Free Will Bapist Church on Sunday, July 6, 2008.
  America is a great land.  I’m proud to be an American and thankful to be living in arguably the greatest nation on the face of the earth.  Do I agree with [...]