"Love your neighbor as yourself." Why didn't he say, "love your neighbor like you love your family, your job, your hobby, or your favorite pastime?" He could have named anything under the sun, yet he chose to say 'as yourself.' Because He knows just how much, albeit often misrepresented, we really do love ourselves. Think... Continue Reading →
Like a Child
He laughs. He cries. He begs. He expects. Very seldom does he worry. The credence of this child, his innate dependence upon his father, is deeply woven into the fabric of his soul. Where do we lose this sense of dependence and begin to wander into the world of independence and self-reliance? The place where we no... Continue Reading →
Football Season is Here!
Football season is here! For many people in the South, football is god! I can remember standing on the sidelines and hearing the chant, "Know what to do and DO IT!" Players and coaches spent countless days in the weight room, watched numerous hours of game film, and trained their bodies and minds for the... Continue Reading →
All Things Work Together
How can we believe that "all things work together for good" when life seems so unfair? Doctor's reports and death certificates all indicate terrible circumstances yet God is supposed to be working "all things together for good."First of all, define good. Is good supposed to be comfortable? Pleasant? Enjoyable? Does our definition of good really... Continue Reading →
Kortney Jones 