“Where’s the baby?” A pastor friend of mine is asked this question every Advent and Christmas season by a playful older gentleman in his church. It starts the first Sunday in Advent and continues leading up to Christmas Eve. “Fine sermon, Pastor,” he’ll say as he...
I had the opportunity to attend the Worship/Music Conference at Montreat earlier this month. It was an oasis of spiritual renewal, inspiration and fellowship with others. Definitely, God was there. I came away more inspired and committed as a children’s choir...
On Sunday, July 12, our prayers in worship were voiced by church members Jim Burch and Barbara Brock. Jim, a retired pastor, and Barbara, a retired career missionary, offered powerful prayers. Their voices reminded us of the voice of God that calls women and men to...
I don’t know Jason Richards, but I like him. Jason serves on the Stewardship Committee of my home church, FBC Greenville, SC. Like most churches today, they have been looking for ways to inspire members to commit to their mission and calling. Jason challenged...
It happens every time. No matter how hard I try to stop it. When the music begins, when we turn toward the cross dominating the center of our sanctuary during Lent, my throat tightens, my eyes well up, and no matter how hard I try not to cry, tears roll down my...
2 Cor. 4.16-17 | by Steve Pressley Aren’t you glad to be part of a colorful church? As we have all learned to appreciate, colors are significant throughout the Church Year. They speak of our reasons for celebrating the various events and seasons. Tonight your...
