Category Archives: Blessings

Great Things of a Great God

In a prayer entitled “The Great God,” the author of The Valley of Vision (a Puritan prayer book) extols the wonders of our God. He is capable of destroying pride and breaking pride into pieces. He dwells in my heart, … Continue reading →

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Enjoying with Integrity

I love this line from the prayer entitled “God of All” in the Puritan prayer book The Valley of Vision: There is no comfort in anything apart from enjoying thee and being engaged in thy service; Thou art All in … Continue reading →

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A Great Day on Rocky Top

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Joshua Preaching

We had the opportunity to hear Joshua preach a few times this summer. Really proud of the work he’s putting in to develop his skills as a speaker and a minister. Excited to see what the future holds for him.

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Birthday Celebrations

We had a great time over the weekend celebrating birthdays with this crew.

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My pic feed is nothing but…

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The “I Am Not” Prayer

This is my prayer for today, Lord. I confess that I am not You. I am not the judge of anyone or anything. I am not in charge. I am not responsible. The burden of decision does not rest upon … Continue reading →

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Graduation for Jackson

We have a new graduate!

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The Heart of a Shepherd

I’ve been involved in full-time congregational ministry for nearly 27 years. Over that period of time, I’ve served under the leadership of some incredible shepherds. Sometimes we call them “elders” or “overseers.” But at the core, they are shepherds. They … Continue reading →

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Easter 2026

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