SOUTHERN HILLS

Read: Genesis 13; Genesis 50:15-21; Numbers 12   Last week, we looked at a few of the one another scriptures. The "one anothers" are God's provision for the church. Beautiful directives that, as we walk them out, not only keep us strong but give the watching world a little glimpse concerning what the Savior is like. Last week, we looked at three "one anothers." Continuing to meet together, forgiving one another and admitting our faults and sins to one another so we can pray f

Read: Hebrews 10:24-25; Ephesians 4:31-32; James 5:16   I have been calling this season "the winter of the wind." Don't get me wrong. I'm thankful for the climate here, and the Lord has on many occasions, spared us from the worst of storms. Even so, lately, the winds have seemed stronger than usual; so, when the gusts blow, I usually ask someone to look around to ensure that the fence that surrounds the backyard is still secure. A bit of background concerning the fence: When

Read: Jeremiah 13:23; Acts 9:1-30   I always enjoy hearing an animal analogy that conveys a biblical truth. This week, I heard the story of a skunk that was lying dead by the side of the road. He had evidently been there for some time because he had decayed quite a bit, and out of him, the chute of a little tree was growing. Life emerging from what would otherwise be useless. That's very encouraging, because it is true that God can surprise us with His joy and beauty in place

Read: Psalm 32:1-2; Matthew 5:3; Luke 7:36-50   It is that time again. When the old year slips quietly into the background, making room for the new one.  Sometimes, it is a time of pondering, and so, I was once again thinking of a question that I have been asked many times. "Do you think we are doing all we can to tell people the Good News?" My answer? I'm not certain; however, I know each of us who belongs to Jesus have a precious commodity to hold out to those around us. So