The 1958 World Series matched the Yankees and the Braves. Hank Aaron stepped up to the plate and focused for the first pitch. However, hoping to distract him, Yogi Berra, the Yankee catcher, said, “Hank, your bat is turned the wrong way—you can’t read the brand.” Aaron’s reply was short and to the point, “I didn’t come up here to read!” Hank Aaron knew what he was there to do.It is good to know wh...  Read More

I want to remind you that Voting Day is Tuesday, November 5. So prepare by deciding on how and when you will vote (unless you have already early voted). As you know, we have voter guides at the church that outline the candidates’ positions on the major issues, especially related to moral concerns. We have, as well, a list of amendments for which you should be familiar.I would urge you to practice ...  Read More

We are still in the hurricane season in S. Florida, and to date, we have seen our fair share of storms this season. Don’t you agree? I think I heard a big “Amen!” Some thoughts about this…Is it just me, or does it seem to you that meteorologists get a little excited, dare I say even happy, when a storm is coming and, conversely, they are a bit disappointed when a storm fizzles or fails to reach it...  Read More

I begin today by expressing our heart-felt concern for our friends and neighbors in Florida who have suffered devastation caused by Hurricane Milton’s path of destruction. Today, our thoughts and prayers are with them. We also pledge our support to them. As you know, we partner with 47,000 churches in the SBC and together we provide help in disasters such as this. The International Mission Board (...  Read More

I heard a story about a particular business that asked all of its employees to give to a local charity. They asked every employee to participate willingly in this charity. However, one man refused to give in support and stated openly, even defiantly that he would not give to this charity. Further, he said it would be futile to ask for a contribution of him. When told that the company’s boss expect...  Read More

A story from India tells about a mouse who was terrified of cats until a magician turned him into a cat. That solved the problem until the cat encountered a dog, so the new cat asked the magician to turn him into a dog. That worked well until the new dog met a tiger. So the new dog asked the magician to turn him into a tiger. That helped until the new tiger walked up on a hunter. The mouse-turned-...  Read More