Musings

By Sean Dietrich She was trash. At least that’s how she was treated. She was found wandering a rural Mississippi highway. Beneath the stars. It was a wonder the girl hadn’t been hit. This was a busy highway. The kind with transfer trucks. The dog was walking in the center of the...

By Pastor David Holland The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” Luke 10:25-37 How can we know we are truly a Christian? Being born into a Christian family doesn’t make you a believer any more than sitting in a...

By Victoria Ostrosky “‘Therefore, a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.’  This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church.” (Ephesians 5:31-32) To God, marriage is a picture of Christ...

By Rick Moore, It seems each generation abbreviates more and more. Responding to a text a message with the two letter word “OK” is simply not short enough. That is way too long! The latest trend is to just type “K.” I asked a young person why not just type...

By Kirk McCarley, In the 2003 novel, “The Five People You Meet in Heaven,” Mitch Albom charts the life of amusement ride mechanic, Eddie, who loses his life in an amusement park accident.  Upon his arrival in heaven, he encounters five of the people who had a significant impact on...

By Sean Dietrich The first concert I ever saw was the Oak Ridge Boys. I was 2 years old. Mama took me. I pooped my diaper while they were singing “Elvira.” My mother changed me at the foot of the stage as I was singing at the top of my...

By Victoria Ostrosky Some years ago, a small book was written entitled Hinds Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard.  It’s an allegory, and a beautiful one.  The main character’s name was Much Afraid, and she truly desired to know the Chief Shepherd better.  When He called her to go...

By Kirk McCarley, Imagine that in the journey of life you have a choice.  The choice is that you can be either “right,” or you can be “effective.”  The two are mutually exclusive, you may pick one or the other.  What would be your decision? Our nature is developed to be...

By Rick Moore, Not only was he the most beloved physician in town, he was also the president of the Mississippi County Woodworkers Association. After the death of his wife, Dr. Sullivan decided to retire and sell his practice. He had always been a very charitable person, but at this...

By Rick Moore The celebrated artist wanted to create one last masterpiece. He took a bucket of clay and placed some of it on the potter’s wheel. When he did, the lump of clay said, “What do you think you’re doing?” Though it was strange for the clay to talk...