MINISTER'S BLOG
For over 40 years, we've been helping spread God's good news here in Fulton and throughout the world, and we pray that God will continue to use our congregation.
Learning from the Wisdom of Youth
One of the interesting aspects of being a Minister is the diversity of experiences you get to have in the course of everyday life. Case and point, a couple of days ago I found myself,
Read More...Focusing on What Can Be Known!
This week marks a date that I have had in the back of my mind for about 30 years. It started on January 1, 1992 when I was with my dad celebrating his 70th birthday.
Read More...Navigating the Potential Landmines of Family Gatherings
It’s December 23, Christmas Eve Eve if you will. It’s a busy time and one that finds me eager finish tasks so that I can enjoy a few days of relaxation and celebration of the
Read More...Why Santa Claus Should Always Wear Gloves
It seems like a lifetime ago that I found myself in a very uncomfortable situation. It was Christmas time in 1989 and the local parent/teacher organization was looking for someone to play Santa Claus. I
Read More...The Painstaking Work of Making Christmas Cookies
A couple of days ago when I was looking at Facebook, I noticed a “Memory”. These reminders of past things we have posted is an interesting feature. The particular memory that caught my attention featured
Read More...The Beauty of Sacred Space
One of the blessings of being Minister at the Itawamba Christian Church is the daily joy I experience as I enter the building where we meet to Worship, Study and Fellowship. Of special note is
Read More...Does Fulton Feel Like Home Yet?
It’s that time of year when our thoughts are turned to family gatherings and a idea of home is frequently present in the forefront of our minds. For me, home was a beautiful place. Not
Read More...A Tribute to Veterans
Maybe it is just me but saying HAPPY Veterans Day seems to not quite feel right. On this November 11 I find myself living in a community filled with veterans. Many of the members of
Read More...Unity & Restoration of Christ’s Body in Fulton, MS
A few evenings ago, I decided to do something I had been wanting to do ever since I moved to Mississippi. I listened to 5 different sermons from 5 different congregations that are all based
Read More...Strike Up the Band!
Camille and I had the pleasure of attending the Itawamba Agricultural High School football game last week. We witnessed a very competitive contest with the happy outcome of the home team coming out on top.
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