The Branch—August 30, 2021
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Rustlings (August 23, 2021)
It was a common refrain during the pandemic-laden days of 2020. We miss gathering. People missed gathering in restaurants, in theaters, at concerts, at weddings, at dinner parties, and of course, at church. Gatherings are beneficial—essential—to our personal psychological health and the health of our community. In the coming months, we are focusing our thoughts […]
The Branch—August 23, 2021
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Rustlings (August 16, 2021)
In the Fall of 1988, I began a Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program at Columbia Theological Seminary. I decided—for some unknown reason—I needed a new backpack to begin the journey. My shopping venture took me to a luggage store at the local mall, and I spent (what at the time seemed) far too much money […]
The Branch—August 16, 2021
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The Wizarding World of First Baptist Greenville
During the month of July, many of our third, fourth and fifth graders enjoyed sessions of Bible Wizard Camp, a time to explore the Harry Potter books through the lens of Christian faith. While we played games and made wands, floating candles, a Mirror of Evolsdog (God’s Love) and a Monster Book of Monsters, we […]
Rustlings (August 9, 2021)
Now that all the fun FAQs have been addressed (last week’s article), maybe it’s time to go a little deeper. Here are a few more questions I’ve been frequently asked while recovering from bypass surgery: Were you scared before the surgery? I was more sad than scared. My biological mother died at 44 and my […]
The Branch—August 9, 2021
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The Branch—August 2, 2021
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Rustlings (August 2, 2021)
Since returning to work (and restaurants and grocery shopping and life, in general), I’ve enjoyed running into friends and exchanging hugs and stories. Just for fun, here are some of the FAQs (frequently asked questions) I’ve been asked… in case I haven’t run into you yet. Can we bring you casseroles now? No. Was your […]