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When Janet and I went through the greatest marriage crisis of our life, my counselor would often quote to me the lyrics of a famous Don McClean song. “They would not listen. They did not know how.Perhaps they’ll listen now.”—Don McClean, Vincent [2] Dr. Michael...
Three Decisions That Will Grow Your Faith “Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” —1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJ 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 contain three short verses with three simple,...
Our culture has deserted God’s law.The drift and desertion has been gradual and incrementalTaking place over decades.But the gap or chasm that now exists between God’s law and our thoughts, attitudes and behavior is colossal.The result?We’ve “embraced depravity.”One...
“[I will give them] a crown of beauty INSTEAD of ashes, the oil of joy INSTEAD of mourning and a garment of praise INSTEAD of a spirit of despair… INSTEAD of your shame, you will receive a double portion and INSTEAD of disgrace, you will rejoice in your...
Over the past few days one song has taken the nation by storm. The song? Rich Men North of Richmond Oliver Anthony Written and performed by a blue-collar man who worked 12-hour shifts six days a week in a factory in North Carolina. Like all of us, Oliver Anthony is a...
LIVING is a British film released in 2022 directed by Oliver Hermanus and starring Bill Nighy (Love Actually, About Time, Pirates of the Carribean). It’s a very simple and even short movie, coming in at about 1 h 42 m. It's currently streaming on Netflix. Set in 1953,...
PARENTAL ADVISORY — Social Media Is DANGEROUS for YOUR KIDS! Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, just issued an advisory indicating that social media poses several mental health risks for children that need to be addressed immediately. I’ve included links below to both...
Isaiah 61:1-7 “[I will give them] a crown of beauty INSTEAD of ashes, the oil of joy INSTEAD of mourning and a garment of praise INSTEAD of a spirit of despair… INSTEAD of your shame, you will receive a double portion and INSTEAD of disgrace, you will rejoice in your...
Some time ago I read this chain letter on how to get a perfect pastor. The results of a computerized survey on the expectations of church members now indicate the characteristics of the perfect pastor. He’s sermons are expositional, topical, life-related, drop-dead...
Watts Bar Community Church Yesterday, Watts Bar Community Church, the church founded by my Dad and Mom, Ken and Connie Goins, and currently led by my brother, Kelly and his wife, Denise Goins, celebrated their 40th Anniversary. Here’s a glimpse into the story of how...