A few years ago at a staff meeting our Pastoral Care Director, Debbie Dyches made the following statement: “Someone else may take your position, but no one can take your place.” So true!  Especially when it comes to your church attendance; no one can take your place and we will not be complete without you.  […]

      Yesterday was a switch.  For the month of July I made an entry everyday as a commitment to those committed to dedicating the month as a “Sabbath month.”  However, since yesterday was my weekly Sabbath celebration I decided not to do the work required to prepared a devotional and blog; I enjoyed the rest.  I also […]

It’ not a good day in America. Today, rating agency Standard & Poor’s says it has downgraded the U.S. credit rating to AA+ from its top rank of AAA. This will more than likely start an even further negative downward financial spiral in our country. We’re in for tough times. Here is what I want […]

In keeping with my pastor’s recent trend of divulging his approach to preaching, I’d like to tackle a similar task that besets all children’s ministry everywhere.  One of the hardest things to decide when coordinating a ministry to families is in choosing what curriculum will be a best fit for your church.  We’re not liturgical […]