January 5, 2026 — Come and Remember: The Gift of Baptism
This Sunday we will be celebrating the Baptism of the Lord. This Sunday is a day to remember our baptism and to honor…
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December 15, 2025 — You Are Not Alone: A Blue Christmas Service
On Sunday, December 21, I am leading a Blue Christmas Service in the sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. This service is meant to be a comforting place to…
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November 3, 2025 — A Daily Practice of Gratitude
During my morning devotional over coffee, I found myself returning to Matthew 6:34: “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about…
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October 27, 2025 — Remembering the Saints Who Shaped Our Faith
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that…
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October 20, 2025 — Finding Light in the Gospel of John
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the…
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October 13, 2025–Celebrating 200 Years of Faith in Sparta
Two hundred years ago, in 1825, Sparta, TN embraced growth as White County’s seat (which was established in 1809). I grew up playing Oregon…
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September 30, 2025 — A Bright Gift of Ministry: Children’s Laughter
One of the brightest gifts of ministry is hearing children laugh. Through the benevolent ministry of the Tangent program, I have been blessed…
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September 22, 2025 — Love Your Enemies
“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you,…
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September 15, 2025 — Trusting God in Life’s Storms
While preparing for the Bible Study on the Book of Jonah, I found myself almost laughing at the following verse from chapter one…
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Finding Beauty in the Seasons
As another day dawns, I am amazed by the beauty of the changing seasons once again.God’s presence is almost tangible in the crispness…
