After talking with a friend recently about a major city in which non-Christian religions are on the rise, I thought of how amazing an opportunity this is for the Church to develop relationships with such persons. How tremendous it would be for the Church to be known for her open outreach to these communities (at [...]
Shannon Mimbs
One of the newfound subjects of study that I’ve grown to enjoy is philosophy. Granted, it’s a broad field. And I’ll be the first to admit that my grasp is rudimentary, to say the least. I’ve found, however, that I learn best when I write about what I’m reading or thinking through. Over the last [...]
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted anything. Sorry about that. I’m just now getting over what’s been a whirlwind of bronchitis. After about 1 1/2 weeks, I thought it was behind me. And then – round 2! Thankfully, I don’t think round 3 is coming. So, I post this in anticipation of what’s [...]
In the small community in which Dee and I live, there are numerous parcels of land which are for sale. I forget what the technical term for this type of development is. I suppose one could say it’s a miniature sub-division. I guess that makes it a sub-sub-division. The lots are small. Yet, the selling [...]
As we’ve had numerous family members and friends visit with us these last several weeks, one of the things we’re sure to do is drive them by Lee U’s new chapel. The chapel is almost finished and – wow! – it’s beautiful. The design of the chapel, while contrasting with the “red brick” campus, stands [...]
My dearest little girl: This week numerous persons will get invitations to a baby shower for you and your mom. In addition to the excitement of seeing family and friends when we travel to Georgia, and of course you being “showered” with many necessities (maybe with some toys thrown in here and there! necessities?!), we’re [...]
A few days ago some friends shared with us what their pastor preached Sunday morning. The message overall was about worship and how too many of us define the term by 15 – 20 minutes of singing before someone preaches in a church service. Such a deficient understanding of worship has dire ramifications in the [...]
