MINISTER'S BLOG

Camille and I got back home from a brief trip to New Orleans.  It is always good to get away for a bit but great to be back home!  We had a great time enjoying

Wow!  What a year it has been!  Camille and I started our 2nd year of living in Mississippi this week and as you might expect, it has been a moment when we have looked back

One of the life lessons I saw in vivid display throughout my life was one I learned from my dad.  He was always quick to point out, just as his father had pointed out to

One of the dreams of actors is to be cast in a role where their portrayal of their character is unique, even iconic.  One of nightmares of actors is to be so well known for

Last night at the Discipleship Training Course I asked the participants to think about and identify 3 people who, whether they wanted them to or not, were following them.  I was reading through the responses

People around the Itawamba Christian Church have heard me mention an idea we each are being asked to consider for 2021.  The idea is:  “Take the Next Step!”  This idea is born from the Scriptures

Many years ago I read a book called “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey.  It was one of those kind of trendy books that caught the attention of much of the

This morning I was out for my daily morning walk.  As I was walking around downtown Fulton I noticed I was feeling a bit weary and frustrated.  I started trying to identify the source of

As a little boy, it seemed to me that every really good story always began the same:  “Once upon a time…”.  The stories from this point would go in countless different directions but all started

One of my favorite metaphors from Scripture regarding God and us, His children, is that of Shepherd and sheep.  I envision a beautiful pastoral scene where the Good Shepherd has led His flock to feed