Some Things Are Out of Our Control
Most of us probably think of the state of Tennessee as part of the “Bible Belt” an area of the southern United States known for its religious fervor. But I want you to know, it has not always been so.
Most of us probably think of the state of Tennessee as part of the “Bible Belt” an area of the southern United States known for its religious fervor. But I want you to know, it has not always been so.
Today is the first time we have done a sermon / service like this and I have to tell you that as I have grown older, I became more increasingly in tune with the many who are experiencing physical difficulties.
There was a fascinating true story in Time magazine about Melissa Deal Forth, 40, a film maker in Atlanta. It was about the day her husband Chris Deal died.
As thanksgiving is approaching us I thought I would try and get us in the mood for the holiday.
Someone wrote these words: “Hurting people hurt people.” I really believe that they are true! A father and a son were walking together in the woods and they came upon an animal that had been caught in a hunter’s trap.
My wife will tell you that I can’t bear to watch anything but the sports channels. Maybe your husband is like that.
If I were to ask this morning what is the one thing you are most concerned about in your life, I guarantee there would be a large percentage of folks who would say finances or money.
In his book Talking Straight Lee Iacocca shares some interesting stories about raising funds for the 100th birthday celebration of the Statue of Liberty.
I had someone in my office recently who is considering moving to the Village in the next year. One of the reasons she wants to come here is she feels it's safer here because we have security round the clock.
One of my favorite sermons of all time was on the gospel for today and I saw and used the sermon title "Who will be crying at your funeral?"