Category Archives: Huntsville

A Night at the Ballpark

This week our hometown Huntsville Stars have been hosting their Southern League foe, the Carolina Mudcats. The Mudcats closer, Chris Mobley, was in my youth group when I was a youth minister in Kingsport, Tennessee. Chris was kind enough to … Continue reading

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Bookmania!

Shaver’s Books, a small bookstore here in Huntsville, recently announced it was going out of business. I guess smaller, family-operated bookstores like Shaver’s can’t really compete with the mega-chain Books-A-Jillion’s of the world. Score another loss for the little man, … Continue reading

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Pray for Rain?

Last week, Alabama Governor Bob Riley officially implored Alabamians to do something many of us were already doing. “I, Bob Riley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby encourage citizens of Alabama to pray daily for rain.” In the midst of one … Continue reading

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Huntsville Inner City Ministry

During worship yesterday morning, we heard from Art Leslie, the minister at the Inner City church here in Huntsville. I appreciate Art and his wife Cynthia and their ministry to our community. It’s hard to believe that less than 3 … Continue reading

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Bring Them to Jesus

The portrait of Jesus in Mark 10 is one of my favorites. The disciples have been arguing about their place in the Kingdom. The Pharisees continue to seek out Jesus in order to test him. As the rich young ruler … Continue reading

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Jesus Likes Whoppers

Sunday morning, I met David and Robin. They’re a homeless couple that came to worship with us at Mayfair. They stopped by over the weekend and my friend Taylor helped them purchase some prescription drugs they needed. They decided to … Continue reading

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Good Samaritan / Bad Luck

This took place about 2 miles from my house. Scary.

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Mission Minded

There are talkers and there are do-ers. My friend Jon is a do-er. I encourage you to read Jon’s blog today. He’s written a great piece entitled Mission Minded. Jon is an ambassador for the Huntsville Inner City Church. He’s … Continue reading

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Inner City Church

I had the chance to preach today at the Huntsville Inner City Church. This was such a blessing. I was greeted with warm smiles and handshakes from the good brothers and sisters there. Our worship was so uplifting. I was … Continue reading

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More Importantly…

…check out my buddy Mike over at Ocular Fusion. He writes concerning the funerals of Nicole Ford, Tanesha Hill, Christine Collier and Crystalle McCrary, the Lee High students who passed away as a result of last week’s horrific bus wreck. … Continue reading

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