The Large Crowds

Luke 14: 25-33 Frieda, Henrietta, and Gertrude were Baptist sisters who lived in separate states but always managed to get together for Christmas. One year, they were discussing their respective churches. Frieda lamented, “Our congregation is sometimes down to thirty or forty on a Sunday.” Henrietta sighed, “That’s nothing. Sometimes our congregation is down to…

A Fun Job

He asked, “Who are you, Lord?” The reply came, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. But get up and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.”- Acts 9: 5-6 Recently, after a difficult work day, I drove home affirming the grace and mercy that surrounded me throughout the day…

Our Day

It’s not a surprise to see a slim crowd at church on a Labor Day Sunday.  It was a shame but not a surprise.  Even with empty seats, we still know things are happening in the Spirit at church.  We’re in a new day, and the new day is our day. I shared in the…