Hate, Love, and Bigotry

Hate evil, love good; Amos 5:15
What would you think of me if I saw a house burning and I knew there were people inside and I did nothing? I didn’t try to wake them up and warn them or call 911.
You would think very bad of me; Continue reading

Only a mother’s love

I remember a few years ago I was in San Augustine when I notice a bird’s nest underneath the courthouse pavilion. As I stared at it, wondering what kind of bird had built it; I saw something move from within the nest. I climbed atop a table and gazed into, what I can only describe as, the eyes of the most ugly bird I’ve ever seen. Continue reading

Love fulfills the Law

Last week I wrote quite a bit about keeping the Law.
I do not want you to get the idea that I am disrespecting those that choose to observe the Feasts or merely study Torah to learn from it.
I addressed this because there are many Christian groups that seek to place Christianity under the Law as a necessity of salvation.
I do not believe this is possible. Continue reading

It Can Change!

In every place of worship, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy.
And I want women to be modest in their appearance. They should wear decent and appropriate clothing and not draw attention to themselves by the way they fix their hair or by wearing gold or pearls or expensive clothes. For women who claim to be devoted to God should make themselves attractive by the good things they do. 1 Tim 2:8-10 Continue reading

Giving to Others – Giving to God

Last night was the Community Impact Awards – honoring the most outstanding Business, Non-Profit, Philanthropist, and Volunteer from the area.
Let me share a bit about one recipient – Reverend Bettie Kennedy. Continue reading

A God-hug

morning thoughts

Morning thoughts from Pastor Tim

Good Morning!

This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

praying3What am I doing up at this hour?
I’ve been awake since 1:30am and finally went ahead and got out of bed.
I’m troubled.
I’ve been thinking and praying over the lives of some of my friends in church.
I don’t know what to do about them, except pray. Continue reading