Faith
The God box
She called and asked if I’d like to look through her father’s library since she needed to empty the house. I found some old classics, and a book by Millard Fuller that I thought was unavailable. Fuller established Habitat for Humanity after his time at Koinonia Farms in Americus, Georgia. Koinonia was founded by Clarence…
Read MoreThe uncertainty of life
We would all agree that life is uncertain! We see it every day. Just as surely as we have been born, one day we will die. Even though death is a subject that we generally do not like to discuss, it is a reality! “And as it is appointed to men once to die,…
Read MoreGraveyard humor
My long-time mentor and friend, Pastor Jim Auchmuty, died this summer. He had a unique ministry in his later years conducting countless memorial services for families without local pastors. I’d talked with Jim earlier in the summer about superintending my funeral, so this matter is yet out for bid. I must admit I’d not read…
Read MorePrioritize what is important
It is crazy how these days creep up on us so fast. By the time you’re reading this, only precious few shopping days remain until Christmas. How can that be?! Thanksgiving was the same. I couldn’t believe it was that time when the annual holiday rolled around on the final Thursday of November. Now,…
Read MoreVerse of the Week: Dec. 5, 2025
“That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death; but…
Read MoreChurch calendar: Dec. 5, 2025
December 7 Equality Methodist Church is excited to host a special singing by the Dixie Echoes Quartet on Sunday, December 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church, located at 281 Ala. Hwy. 259, Equality. Dixie Echoes is one of America’s pioneer gospel groups and has had six members inducted into the Southern Gospel…
Read MoreI may never pass this way again (again)
I thought lately I needed to share the story of George L. Petrie who was a large part of my life as a college student. Petrie served the Confederate army as missionary and chaplain and was honored as the oldest surviving Confederate chaplain in 1924 at age 84. His son, George Petrie (N.M.I.), was a professor…
Read MoreAre we really honest?
Please do not be offended that I might ask the question, “Are we really honest?” In this question I am not referring to our honesty with others, but “are we really honest with ourselves” toward the truth, the Word of God. Dear reader, are you offended by the teaching from God’s Word if it is…
Read MoreDixie Echoes to sing at Equality Methodist Dec. 7
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer Equality Methodist Church welcomes the Dixie Echoes quartet, one of America’s pioneer gospel groups, for a special singing at the church from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, December 7. The church invites everyone to join in celebrating the Christmas season and to kick off the holidays with a gospel,…
Read MoreWhen a classroom became a chapel
A recent trip to the Auburn University campus brought back memories of my residency there. I often remark to current students I meet that I spent 18 months in Haley Center. This brings an instant bond! I knew Haley well since all my classes were there, and I had a small office on the sixth…
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