• Armor

    In John 14:6 Jesus tells Thomas, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” Today I realize I need to tighten that belt of truth a little tighter.  Our world is not of God. I need my armor on every single day! As we continue through this Lenten season I encourage you to learn the truth that Jesus gives each one of us. Over a year ago I had never ever made any effort to read my Bible.  Through my friendship with Lisa she told me about her study Bible. It was a defining moment! If you are intimidated like I was, start with the book of Matthew. The…

  • The Little White Church

    The fondest days of my childhood were spent in a small mountain community with my grandparents near Sylva, North Carolina.  Most people have probably never heard of Caney Fork or the people that live there. They work the land and worship God in a small one-room church in the valley of the mountains.  Looking back on my life, I know this was really the first time I felt the presence of God – in this tiny little church, listening to old hymns being sung by the choir, and listening to a preacher who preached from the Bible.  Despite my newfound love of worship band music; nothing will ever replace the…