12 For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, even penetrating as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are […]

We would like to thank God for this church, and thank everyone involved with supporting, and helping to raise support, for the addition of two bedrooms to our home. Anna and I are very humbled and grateful to know that you care for us in such a way. Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and the community […]

Summer is coming! Are you ready This year our youth will have the opportunity to attend a week-long adventure camp at the Georgia Baptist Mission Board’s Camp Kaleo. Kaleo, pronounced kal-eh’-o, is the Greek word which Bible translators render as “called ones.” The staff at Kaleo believe that as Christians we are called to bear […]

1 Corinthians 12:14 – 17 “For the body is not one member, but many. 15 If the foot says, “Because I am not a hand, I am not a part of the body,” it is not for this reason any the less a part of the body. 16 And if the ear says, “Because I […]

That is a relevant question considering the many religions that are in the world today. The answer is straightforward – Jesus solved the problem that separates us from God, no one else did. Imagine that you were riding a bicycle. As you are pedaling the bicycle, the chain comes off and you can no longer […]

When Anna and I were in Romania we held Bible clubs in a few remote farming villages. In one of the villages the deacon of the little church was a sheep farmer, and one day while talking with him he told me a story of a wolf attack. His lead shepherd was staying out in […]

Isn’t it interesting how our minds work? I can remember television commercials from when I was a kid, or songs that I have not heard in a very long time with hardly any effort. I suppose that many of us can sing the Oscar Mayer bologna song off the top of our heads right now. […]

I would like to express my great appreciation for the many people who served at the Fall Festival / Trunk or Treat this year. The event this year had a wonderful attendance, more than in previous years and I believe that it was a fantastic outreach tool for the community.  How do we serve God? […]

I was stopped at a traffic light the other day, and while I was waiting for my turn to go, I was listening to the radio. I had my truck radio tuned to a Christian station and was enjoying the music when suddenly the song changed to a 1980’s rock and roll song. I was […]

The time is rapidly approaching for the Disciple Now week-end youth event here in Ellijay, a time when churches come to-gether to reach our youth for Jesus. This year’s theme will be “I Am Here” and will help students focus on their true worth as told by God and not by the world. There will […]