It was the start of a new chapter in the history of God’s people. Jerusalem had been destroyed, the temple had been burned, and God’s city lay in a state…
The story of David and Goliath is arguably one of the most memorable moments in the entire Bible. If you grew up attending Bible Class and Vacation Bible School, then…
When I was child, my family and I rarely left Montgomery, Alabama. My circle was small, and I mean it was really small. Outside of going to church, driving to…
“Lord, teach us to pray” were the words of the disciples to the Master Teacher in Luke 11:1. But doesn’t that sound like a strange request? Why would anyone have…
The elders certainly have their work cut out for them! It is sobering for a man to take on the task of overseeing and shepherding God’s flock. It is certainly…
A few days ago, Caitlin and I discovered a gripping television show called Alone. The pro-gram follows the self-documented progress of 10 contestants, all skilled survivalist, who are dropped in…
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the word “tradition” refers to “an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior.” Practically speaking, traditions are long-held practices which were once…
According to the Centers For Disease Control, approximately 15 out of 100 American adults smoke tobacco. Though this number has declined around 5% since the year 2005, over 36 million…
Eastern Meadows, like many congregations of the Lord’s church, assembles together twice on Sunday to offer congregational worship to God. We meet together for morning worship at 10, and we…
This article appeared in the Magnolia Messenger in 2021 4 Marks of a Healthy Church Family What does a Fortune 500 company and a local church have in common? Well,…