The Coronavirus pandemic is a global phenomenon with incredibly local implications.  It’s easy to get hyper-focused on the worldwide aspect, the hit on large metropolitan cities, and federal and state government responses.  Let us not forget the blow it is taking on the small business community; those who work their humps off daily, scraping by to […]

From today’s worship set … inspiring, beautiful, and profound.  I love Sunday worship. It was my cross You bore So I could live in the freedom You died for And now my life is Yours And I will sing of Your goodness forevermore <Chorus> Worthy is Your name, Jesus You deserve the praise Worthy is […]

I hope we all remember and are thankful today for the resurrection, the true meaning and reason for Easter! From “What A Beautiful Name” ~ Hillsong Worship Death could not hold You, the veil tore before You You silenced the boast, of sin and grave The heavens are roaring, the praise of Your glory For […]

Love this old church, and have shared a post and photo before.  I drive past it every weekend, and I always feel like I’m stepping back in time to my childhood when small, country churches were prevalent in my rural part of the world (Lewis County, TN).  Folks worked hard, and many were rooted in faith […]

From an incredible worship service today at 12Stone Church … God tells us we (those who follow him) should be different, and above all,  love others. I Peter 2:9-12 But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do his work […]

God, you are my God. I celebrate you. I praise you. You’ve done your share of miracle-wonders, well-thought-out plans, solid and sure. ~ Isaiah 25:1 The privilege of worship each Sunday resets, refocuses, and reminds me of Isaiah’s declaration.  Each busy week is a blurred continuum of countless blessings and anxieties … the former because of God’s unending love, […]

Today’s music worship at 12Stone Church was phenomenal (it never disappoints).  God rains blessings on us day in, day out.  He is always faithful with His promises and His loving presence.  The only thing often missing is our awareness. One of today’s songs was There is a Cloud (by Elevation Worship).  It’s a current favorite of […]

My best bud Carl and I took a getaway trip to south FL prior to his recent surgery.  For us, there’s nothing like the “therapy” of shooting and chilling.  He introduced me to the pier in Venice, which is a beautiful structure, and it’s a serene one at daybreak.  I love piers like this.  They […]

We love our church.  The leadership is top shelf.  The pastors are talented, dedicated, and grounded in humility and God’s priorities.  The “production value” (that is to say, the professionalism and impact) of each worship service is nothing short of stunning when considering that 90%+ of the production crew and worship talent are volunteers.  And […]

Recently I had a chance to go duck hunting, thanks to my long time friend and dentist Keith Broome (an amazingly kind, faithful, and talented guy).  It’s been at least 35-40 years since I’ve hunted, and this was my first time duck hunting.  It brought back lots of childhood memories of my dad taking me […]