Category Archives: church

OH, LORD, SEND A REVIVAL

Posted on March 24, 2019 by

AND SEND ONE RIGHT NOW! I, with most Christians, want one.  But how much price are we willing to pay.  Many of us are going to give a couple hours today since it is Sunday.  What things happened to bring … Continue reading →

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GEORGIA

Posted on January 11, 2019 by

  Church buildings have changed!  Yes, indeed.  Church people have changed!  Yes, indeed.  My granddad spent much of his time and resources building little churches somewhat like this, often in towns on the “wrong side of the track.”  These people … Continue reading →

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TESTIMONY TIME

Posted on August 5, 2018 by

I’m thinking about “testimony” time in our old-fashioned churches. The ones that are sometimes looked at as insignificant “saved, sanctified, and filled with the holy ghost” expressions from all attendees. Well, if I were in one of those churches today, … Continue reading →

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TAKE YOUR TEMPLE TO THE TEMPLE

Posted on July 1, 2018 by

Oh how the weeks do roll! It is Sunday again. It’s got me thinking how rarely if ever, I have dreaded going to church. Some people give the excuse that “the reason I don’t go to church is because my … Continue reading →

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HAVE A “GLORY, HALLELUJAH” SABBATH DAY

Posted on April 22, 2018 by

 Anyone know this song from long ago.  “There is glory, there is glory, there’s a glory hallelujah in my soul.” A good way to start the Sabbath day. – Okay, not the original Sabbath. An argument so early in the … Continue reading →

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THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD

Posted on March 17, 2018 by

“When will I have to stop going to church?” asked the little boy. “What?” I responded, not believing I could have heard right. “When will I have to stop going to church?” he repeated. Noticing my bewilderment, he clarified, “When … Continue reading →

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MORE “CHURCHY” STUFF

Posted on January 13, 2018 by

The following paragraphs are from my essay “What Does Church Look Like.” ***************** CAN YOU IMAGINE?  Jesus had many followers but He kept his students to twelve?  He fed five thousand but didn’t claim to be their leader.  Give him … Continue reading →

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WHAT DOES “CHURCH” LOOK LIKE

Posted on January 12, 2018 by

SO WHEN AND WHERE ARE WE TO MEET and what are we to do when we get there?  How do we spur to love and good deeds and encourage one another?   What else are we to do, and how do … Continue reading →

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CHURCH – A GATHERING OF SAINTS AND SINNERS – HOPEFULLY

Posted on January 11, 2018 by

Oh, dear, we are in the second week of January and nobody has asked my advice for a 2018 theme or slogan for their church. I so much wanted to be consulted! I was all ready to say – let’s … Continue reading →

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BRAY ALL YOU WANT TO BUT… 1

Posted on June 23, 2017 by

BRAY ALL YOU WANT TO BUT GOD WILL NOT BE MANIPULATED I have told you all many times that I am a very “churchy” person.  I believe in the local church for education, worship, fellowship, and outreach.  Sometimes I tell … Continue reading →

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