Never underestimate the power of a personal invitation. The opening chapter of John’s Gospel tells a wonderful story about invitations. One day, John the Baptist was standing with two of his disciples when Jesus walked by. John looked at Jesus and said, “There he is, the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard this, and naturally, they began following Jesus. …
“It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” The quotation is often attributed to Mark Twain, although no one seems able to confirm that he actually said it. Ironically, that makes the quotation a pretty good illustration of its own point. This is especially true when it …
One of the most important principles of reading the Bible is surprisingly simple. The Bible was written for us, but it was not written to us. That may sound like a contradiction, but I believe it’s one of the healthiest habits we can develop as followers of Jesus. Every book of the Bible was written by real people, to real people, living in real …
I’ll let you in on a little secret. If you’ve never quite known what to do with the book of Revelation, you’re in good company. For nearly two thousand years, thoughtful, faithful Christians have wrestled with its strange imagery, vivid symbolism, and unforgettable visions. Some have found it fascinating. Others have found it frustrating. Many have simply avoided it, figuring …
Today, July 12, 2026, we are delighted to welcome Joey and Kitty Grubbs as they join our church family. They have been worshiping with us for the past seven months and were drawn to PTCUMC by the warm welcome they experienced from our congregation. Joey and Kitty moved to Peachtree City two and a half years ago to be closer …
If you were with us for our recent Route 66 journey through the Wisdom Books of the Bible, you may have noticed that we skipped one book: Lamentations. That wasn’t because it’s unimportant. Quite the opposite. It deserves its own conversation. The Book of Lamentations was written in the aftermath of one of the darkest moments in Israel’s history. Jerusalem …
For Our Neighbors There are moments when the news feels very far away. We see images of disasters, wars, and tragedies unfolding around the world, and it’s easy to think of them as events happening to “someone else.” But every now and then, we’re reminded they aren’t. The recent earthquakes in Venezuela have brought heartbreaking loss. Homes. Schools. Businesses. Lives. …
With sadness, we share that our friend and brother in Christ, Bob Johnston, passed away on June 22, 2026. Bob will be remembered for his warm spirit, sense of humor, and the kindness he shared with those around him. We are grateful for the many ways he was a part of the life of our church, and we give thanks …
We’ve been cruising through the Bible’s 66 books this summer, and I’ve certainly enjoyed the ride so far. I hope you have too! It’s our own version of “Route 66,” which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. This Sunday, we’re going to take a brief break from the Old Testament before we finish it and instead spend some time with …
Our “Route 66” journey through the Bible’s 66 books covered 16 books on Sunday – not counting the small book of Lamentations, which is also part of what Christians call “The Prophets” section of the Bible. Sometimes this can be confusing because that’s not the only place in the Bible where we read about prophets. This section is specifically called …
