I am fascinated by the world’s obsession with the New Year. And this particular new year ushers in a new decade. Everyone feels new again! It’s as if those of us who are past our “younger years” just experienced that magical 20th birthday all over again leaving behind those pesky teen years that were full of so much change and …

As we draw 2019 to a close, here is how I am ending the year: Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens;praise him in the heights!Praise him, all his angels;praise him, all his host! Praise him, sun and moon;praise him, all you shining stars!Praise him, you highest heavens,and you waters above the heavens! Let them praise the name …

In the book of Numbers, Chapter 6, we find that precious moment when the Lord speaks to Moses and gives him the words of the Priestly blessing: The LORD spoke to Moses, saying:Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying,Thus you shall bless the Israelites: You shall say to them,The LORD bless you and keep you;the LORD make his face to …

Music Sunday is one of my top three favorite happenings at Peachtree City UMC (the other two being Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday). Cory Hopkins, Mike Strain, and the talented musical teams they support have been diligently preparing rich Christmas worship experiences for our congregation and community. As much as I hope you prioritize worship every Sunday, I hope even …

On November 24, a member of our Generosity team shared the good news of how God moved through the people of God during our October 2019, Generosity Journey. Across our October sermon series, we asked people to consider the following question, “what do you treasure most?” The response from our congregation was 215 families provided us with 2020 estimate of …

Our faith has deep roots in the image of people gathering together for a special meal. Whether we are talking about the Passover meal celebrated as a reminder of the Hebrew people’s deliverance by God from their bondage in Egypt or the Lord’s Eucharist – the GREAT THANKSGIVING – a representing of Christ’s Body and Blood in our shared celebration …

Our Gospels record a story about the Disciples bickering among themselves over who would be on Jesus’ right and left in the KINGDOM. The story shows up in different settings depending on which Gospel you read. In Luke’s Gospel, the argument comes at the worst possible time. In chapter 22, Jesus had just hosted His last supper with them. He …

I get excited every time the daily calendar approaches the weekend! As a second career pastor, I will admit that my excitement at the approaching weekend in my “previous career” days was primarily driven by the weekend break from the alarm clock, the commutes, and the grind of work. But somewhere along the line, Sunday became a priority for my …

The fall is my favorite time of the year. I used to refer to it as my “pumpkin day, Turkey Day, Gift Day” beloved season of life. Of course, I am referring the joy of receiving “my” candy across trick or treats, “my” beloved turkey leg at Thanksgiving, and “my” presents at Christmas. Then it dawned on me one day …

What makes a perfect Thanksgiving meal? Is it having the perfect roast turkey, cheese grits and corn pudding, roasted sweet potato casserole, potato gratin, green beans with bacon, cracked pepper dinner rolls, and pumpkin pie with a walnut crust? Obviously, what’s on the table at Thanksgiving is a big deal. But what makes Thanksgiving special is not just what’s on …