MOVE OUT THE DARKNESS

“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14-16 NKJV) The preacher who will replace me on October 5 as Pastor of Salt...

I WANT WHAT HE HAS #4!

“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me.Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4 New Living Translation) While David's words found in a Psalm 23 are surely familiar to you, and they are fitting for this meditation, I need to tell you that my inspiration for today’s meditation came from words spoken by Dr. Troy E....

“NOT THIS TIME…BUDDY!”

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” (Psalm 119:105) One of the founding members of our church who has gone home to be with the Lord used to emphasize a stated point by using the word “buddy!”  For example, as a co-worker, when I told her about the church that I was being charged to plant on the westside of town, she said, “I’ll be there, and I will be...