Simple Prayers

On Wednesdays during September, I am facilitating a Bible study on prayer. The Lord’s Prayer, as recorded in Luke 11:1-4, is the guiding passage.  I have chosen the book Before Amen, by Max Lucado, as our tool for practical application.  Lucado takes us...

Divine Interruptions

On Saturday night, September 9, 2023, Melanie and I were driving back from Harrisonburg, and I received a call from Norman Boswell. (Norman is a charter member of our church and he also serves as our Sunday Custodian.) Given the urgency in his voice, I figured there...

Small Acts of Kindness

Little things truly make a big difference! Chick-Fil-A (CFA) team members embody this corporate value, for they are in the people business. Yes, they sell chicken sandwiches, but at the end of the day, it’s relationships that truly matter. CFA has a series of...

Prayer for the School Year

On Sunday, August 27th, we held a special “blessing of the backpacks” litany during our morning worship service. This, combined with the wonderful music, made for an uplifting day for all!    We welcomed several guests from Chesterfield County Public...

Dealing with Grief

If you have been through a loss, then you’re aware of the emotional responses and feelings that come in the form of grief.  Someone once said that grief is complex, like a cake with many layers.  I have also heard grief described as a sponge.  We seem...