I got reminded of something this week, a truth about our lives and reality that I’ve taught many times, but was failing to apply. That truth is that we have an opponent, an enemy, whose agenda never changes.
Read More »“Why Are You Crying, Daddy?”
My 11 year-old son had noticed the tears running down my face last night as I sat on the couch with my laptop, watching a live stream of what’s called Passion 2013, a conference for 18-25 year-olds being held at the Georgia Dome this week.
Read More »Peace for the New Year
As we approach the end of our Christmas celebration and look toward the new year, there’s talk of the “fiscal cliff” we are approaching. What is stirring in your soul as you think about 2013?
Read More »BobCat Wrestlers Finish Second in Christmas Classic
The Gilmer bobcats made their annual Christmas break trip to Pigeon Forge, the last big tournament before their march to the regional championship for duals and state championship January 11 and 12.
Read More »Tragedy and the Heart of God
Two questions seem to come up whenever tragedy strikes: Where was God, and If God is good, why does he allow things like this to happen?
Read More »“Christ is Born…Again!”
My three sons are now eighteen, sixteen, and eleven years of age, but I still remember the miracle of each of their births. What an amazing gift they were and are to me. The birth of Jesus was a different kind of miracle however.
Read More »No Match For Cats! Gilmer Tops Pickens, Gordon Lee, Flowery Branch
The Bobcats weren’t very “generous” hosts to their visitors, giving up only a total of 51 points in their duals against Pickens, Gordon Lee and Flowery Branch.
Read More »Little Bundle of Love, Joy, Peace….
As we approach the Christmas celebration, I’m not sure any of us can fathom the mystery of God coming to earth as a human being. Meditating on the reality of “Immanuel, God with us,” as Jesus is called, might just make smoke come out of your ears if you think about it too long.
Read More »National Magazine Names Gilmer “Team of the Week”
Gilmer High School was named “Team of the Week” by Amateur Wrestling News, a national publication that covers high school wrestling across the entire United States.
Read More »The Value of Difficulties
When I think of the saints of old I see great faith that led them to accomplish incredible things through the power and touch of God. What if we were given the opportunity to walk the same path as them? How would we respond in the midst of the battle? Would we rise to the […]
Read More »Christmas: An Invasion of Love, Light, and Life
Christmas was much more than a sweet scene in a Bethlehem stable. It was the culmination of masterfully crafted mission, an invasion in the most epic way possible. But to understand that you’d have to know the whole story….
Read More »A Thankful Heart
“Rejoice always; pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus”. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Can we comprehend how much God is committed to us? Maybe not, but we can begin to better understand his ways when we function at the level of trust that the […]
Read More »Bobcat Wrestlers Take 2nd in Parkview Invitational
There was no sleeping in for the B,obcat wrestling team as they boarded the bus at 5:50 AM Wednesday morning. By 8:45, they were on the mats at The Parkview Invitational in Lilburn. The tournament hosted 12 teams, including Lumpkin. Union Grove, Loganville, Walton, Eastside, Social Cirlcle, Peachtree Ridge, Woodland, Alexander, and Archer High Schools.
Read More »Five Flesh Patterns that Produce Inward Battles
Growing up in church I was taught that the biggest problem in my life was going to be the devil. We were taught to believe that every time we sinned the devil had something to do with it. As comedian Flip Wilson use to say, “The devil made me do it.” It wasn’t till I […]
Read More »I’m Blessed to Meet You!
It’s my pleasure and privilege to join the FetchYoursNews.com family as the Religion Page editor and weekly columnist. It’s my hope that this page will always serve as a source of encouragement, edification, hope and healing.
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