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 […]

What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin so that grace may increase? 2 May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it? Romans 6:1-2 Recently one of our little ones was in trouble for biting. While I had her in time-out, she repeatedly kept telling me […]

Mark 1:35 In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and was praying there. From the time I was a child I have enjoyed hunting wild game. There’s just something about getting up early and heading into the woods quietly among […]

Matthew 9:8 describes the response of the crowds that witnessed Jesus heal a paralytic man, they were awestruck and marveled at the event. The word for “awestruck” also conveys a sense of fear and reverence of the One who gives such authority. Matthew 9:8 But when the crowds saw this, they were awestruck, and glorified […]

Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. Colossians 3:23-24 On October 23rd we will be hosting our annual Fall Festival / Trunk or Treat here at Pleasant Grove. Have you considered how you […]