Pastor's Blog

December 10 Psalm 121   I lift up my eyes to the hills— from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. -Psalm 121:1-2   God directed my path to First Baptist Church Murfreesboro in the mid-eighties. I was looking for a new church to attend. About that time, I met Jean Cotey. She invited me to the Homemaker’s Sunday School class that she taught. For years that class was a wonderful experience in my Christian growth journey. Every year on

December 9 Job 19:25-27   I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see him with my own eyes—I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me! -Job 19:25-27   We had a great time as a family.  My grandkids, Paula, and I spent the afternoon looking at holiday photos, wedding pictures, college and high school annuals.  The kids were fascinated by the images

December 8 Psalm 13   How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I bear pain in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all day long? …Consider and answer me, O Lord my God! -Psalm 13:1-3a   On October 30, 2019, I resigned from a leadership position at work, as the demanding schedule and pressure was wearing on me both mentally and physically. It felt like one of the best days of my life! It was a new world of opportuniti