SOUTHERN HILLS

Read: John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 8:9   Name that artist. Who is famous for singing these lyrics? “Don't walk around the down and out lend a helping hand instead of doubt, And the kindness that you show every day will help someone along their way You've got to try a little kindness... You've got to try a little kindness...”   Did you guess Glen Campbell? That's right, and is there anything sweeter than to hear a story of someone who walked those lyrics out? Not in my book; so, h

Read: Exodus 5:1-22; Exodus 6:1-13   They come in all shapes and sizes. Big and small, and they're experienced both by people who belong to Jesus, John 1:11-12 and those who as of yet, haven't been born anew, John 3:3. Most of us frequently experience these. What are they? “Disappointments.”   I looked up that simple word this week, and I like this definition: ‘Receiving less than what was expected.’ Yes, when that occurs, disappointment often walks in the door. I thought of

Read: Romans 3:10-20; 1 Samuel 25:2-35   The first news story I heard this morning concerned yet another shooting. More sorrowing families along with the grief borne by the loved ones of Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe, the two National Guard members who were shot earlier this week. If we may, let's pause to pray for these families who are a picture of so many others who are carrying this heavy load of grief.   Lord, You know the name of each loved one who is related to both

Read: Malachi 3:16-18  It's time for a quiz. Don't worry. It won't involve either quarks or trigonometry. Okay, do you have your NO. 2 pencil ready? Here we go. ‘If you are in a crowded room and hear your first name spoken, what is your first reaction?’ 1. Someone has probably noticed the bang-up job I did this week. 2. Oh no. I wonder what I forgot to do. 3. They are probably talking about someone else with my first name. No one really notices me. 4. Oh no. They probably hav