The last thing I ever thought I’d be is a pastor. I had no aspiration to do so. So it is not by my will that I am here. That is a good thing. Continue reading
Bible
The Blameless Steward
Though it is intended as the guideline for someone in overseeing the church, I think this advice to Titus is a good guideline for all Christians. Continue reading
Accent on the Word of God
Although I wasn’t raised in East Texas, I was raised by my mom, who was an East Texan. As a result I have an accent, not as severe as some in the area but I have it none the less. Continue reading
Blessed by Today!
The Southern Kingdom had been held captive for years. But God had a plan to return and restore His people to His Promised Land.
Under the leadership of men like Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, and Zechariah the walls were restored, the Law was reinstated, and Temple began construction. Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Paul
I had my 40th High School reunion over the weekend. It was really good to see those I went through high school with and those I went all twelve years with – the elementary and Jr. High classmates. Continue reading
Personal instruction from James!
Some people have the inability to say nothing. They feel the need to react with words rather than not react at all.
I think a non-reaction is one of the strongest reactions a person can do. Continue reading
Daily Bread
Bread has long been a basic part of food. Different areas feature different types of bread.
I was raised with homemade buttermilk biscuits and cornbread being served at every meal. Continue reading
Put away childish things
I performed a wedding last Saturday evening. In it I read 1 Corinthians 13 – the Love chapter.
I was thinking this morning about the part where the Apostle talked about childish things. Continue reading
The first forgiveness
Out of curiosity I ran a Bible word search for the word forgiveness. Although it is inferred in many places, it is translated by KJV first in Genesis. Continue reading
What to ask for!
If a son asks for bread from any father among you, will he give him a stone?
Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent instead of a fish?
Or if he asks for an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? Luke 11:11-12
I remember my early teen years with divorced parents. Continue reading
Morning Thought with Pastor Tim 