Laymen’s Corner

The gospel of John chapter 2 tells of Jesus’ first miracle After Jesus had called His disciples, He was invited to a wedding. His mother was there and after the wedding was under way, they ran out of wine. Mary knew Jesus had the power of GOD in Him so she told Jesus that they had no more wine.

Laymen’s Corner

John the Baptist was sent before Jesus to announce His coming and begin the process of repentance and baptism. When the religious leaders heard of him they went to check him out. They thought John might be the Christ they were waiting for, but he didn’t look like a king or even a prophet.

Three Rights Make a Left

With the onset of social media it seems that campaigns have become a gauntlet of accusations that have little to do with a candidates ability to be an effective public servant once elected. This has been magnified by political consultants who know that negative campaigns work. But should they?

Stranger Than Most

Since shortly after I got my license at 16, I’ve always had a car. A used car that I bought with my own money. You see, I grew up in the days before conspicuous consumption when high school grads didn’t expect a brand new car from their parents. (And then a $100,000 wedding later on in life.

Three Rights Make a Left

Early this month I attended the bi-annual meeting at The Churches OF Christ Disaster Relief Effort where all five Associate Directors go to our offices in Nashville to meet with our Executive Director and his assistant as well as the President of the Board.

Laymen’s Corner

The Roman Empire controls the known world at this time and all is at peace. Israel is in bondage to the Romans and waiting for Christ to come and set them free so It is now time for the Son of GOD to come to the earth and become human.

Stranger Than Most

Deep in our hearts, we all cherish a vision of the perfect childhood. Parents who were wise and loving. Siblings who were fun and supportive. A community dedicated to preserving our safety and offering us opportunity. The only problem is that no one actually HAS that childhood.