Category: Local Church

For many years my feet have stood planted on the same hardwood floors, hands firmly grasped on the wooden back of the pew in front of me. Some Sundays met with swaying and smiles, others with tears, heartache, and questions. In that same space, on the same row in the same small country church, my…

It is the eve of November 3rd. I’ve thought many times about what life will look like once the next president has taken office. Whether it be your personal choice or not, one of the candidates will be the 46th president of the United States.  The last year has been a tough one for most.…

I’ve never really known life outside of a local church. As the saying goes, I was there even before I was born! My parents were faithful members of our small, country church. My dad was an elder, my mom a member of the choir, and the head of several committees. Growing up I knew every…