Being a follower of Christ is a journey and too many followers sit as abandoned cars on the side of the road to heaven simply because they either lost faith or the joy of the journey.  As believers in Christ, God has saved us for eternity but has not immediately taken us to our eternal... Continue Reading →

So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear... Continue Reading →

"If then there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by thinking the same way, having the same love, sharing the same feelings, focusing on one goal. Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as... Continue Reading →

During the 2010 Gubernatorial race I was intrigued by the dermatologist from Tuscaloosa on the Republican ticket, Dr. Robert Bentley.  He seemed so un-political, so genuine and well, nice.  He captured the hearts of many Alabamians with his clever slogan, "Alabama is sick and it needs a doctor" and his promise to not take a... Continue Reading →

Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for his own sins! But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we... Continue Reading →

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 This prophecy by Isaiah was given over 600 years before the birth of Christ.  The titles listed for the... Continue Reading →

"Christ is the one through whom God created everything in heaven and earth.  He made the things we can see and the things we can't see, kings, kingdoms, rulers and authorities.  Every thing has been created through Him and FOR HIM". Colossians 1:16 Through Jesus everything has been created.  Everything has his touch on it,... Continue Reading →

It is hard for me to believe that my oldest daughter Maggie is counted among those receiving diplomas this year.  Seems like just yesterday I was feeding her strained carrots and making sure her bottle was the right temp.  A few weeks ago I sat down and penned a letter to Maggie.  I laid that... Continue Reading →