Andy 
Monday morning I had gotten up, cooked breakfast, and was sitting in my chair in the living room eating when Kenadie woke up. I heard her footsteps lightly coming down the hardwood in the hall and anticipated her coming in and trying to crawl up in my lap. But before she did she took her … Read more…
If I were to ask the average person one area of their spirituality they feel is most lacking I would dare say most often they would answer either their prayer life or their time reading the Bible. For some reason, as important as most people believe they are, these are two areas that more and … Read more…
In 1 Samuel 4 the army of Israel went out against the Philistines to battle and as was typical, Israel went to battle trusting in their own military power and the first day lost 4,000 men. As you can imagine that made the people a little nervous looking to the remainder of this war. So … Read more…
I love Reelfoot Youth Camp. I spent the better part of ten years working as a counselor getting to know the kids and altogether just enjoying what camp is all about. The last three I have been privileged to direct a week. Directing a week of church camp is a job that presents its own … Read more…
“This girl right here is my world my heart and she means the whole world to me. I’m so glad I’m yours and I will never let you go. I can’t wait to be in your arms and I hope you never let go cause I’m yours and your mine. I love you so baby. … Read more…
I am in countdown mode. But to be honest I’ve been in countdown mode for almost 365 days. As of today we are 12 days away. That’s right, it’s time for church camp! Yeah, I know. I’m 30 years old, going on 31 but I still get excited about church camp. In fact, I may … Read more…
In Matthew 13 Jesus sat down by the seaside, and with a great multitude assembled before Him, started speaking – “Behold, a sower went forth to sow…” (vs. 3). Over the next several verses He spoke a parable regarding different types of soils and the effect those types of soils had on the seed when … Read more…
Before you jump down my throat let me explain. Preacher, you’re not the one in charge. You have elders and they are the church’s highest authority on this earth. You submit to them as they submit to God. Period. Now let me get on to my original point. Preacher, do you want your work to … Read more…
If I were to think hard enough I know I could list any number of things I’m scared of. Snakes rank high on my list. Certain methods of dying like drowning or burning to death. The always present potential to not be employed and be able to provide for my family is there though I … Read more…
In 1986 Holly Dunn released her second single called “Daddy’s Hands.” In this song Dunn reflected upon her various memories of her father’s hands and the many different roles they played in her life. They were used in discipline, work, marriage, and many other ways, each of which served as a reflection of his love. … Read more…