Pastor's Blog

“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.  The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.  The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.”  (Proverbs 10:19-21)

Have you ever noticed how much Solomon mentions the tongue?  If I could only apply his teachings on the tongue to my life then I would be in much better shape!  He that refraineth his lips is wise!  Ever known someone who either thought before they spoke or simply didn’t give a reply?  Ever known someone who just let her fly when it comes to words?  Huge difference! 

Gloria Whitmore came through her surgery very successfully.  She was scheduled for a 2:00PM procedure which ended up being a 6:00PM procedure meaning they got home around 9:30PM.  However, she & Jerry were seemingly cool, calm, & collected and were just giving God the glory for His blessings.  Their trip has been delayed for a few days which means they will miss their granddaughter’s graduation. 

Deidra posted a blog entry last night on the GRACE blog.  Alisha posted one with pictures at alishavice.blogspot.com.  One of the team members, Scott Ramsey, from Arkansas is also blogging at radicalcleric.com.  Plus, you can follow him on twitter. 

Jack Ciak & my wife, Lisa, were on the same flight from Guatemala this past Monday morning and then sat in the same gate area waiting on their connecting flights.  And?  They didn’t speak to each other!  (Can you say Baptist? LOL!)  Actually, they both were afraid that it would not be who they thought it was so they just kept silent.  If Jack would have ever opened his mouth, Lisa would have taken it from there and Jack would have been “ear weary” when he finally got to Arkansas! 

Speaking of Guatemala, I learned yesterday that John & Laurie King are both down with the flu.  Pray for them! 

What a bad night for me last night!  The Lakers were “mugged” by the officials and the Magic.  I am sure that Pastor Jack “Rodman” Bailey is all smiles this morning!  As the Lakers were getting beat, I was already struggling mightily as the Red Wings were being clipped by the Penguins.  Tim Mast & I are in tough shape this morning!  Is hockey even a sport? 

Rex, we have had several requests regarding you & your singing but I may have you come here anyway! 

Pastor Travis, you come to Grand Bay, let me take you to lunch only to return to NC and forget about us!  What’s up with that? 

We are on a regular schedule today with the morning service and evening activities.  Our young professionals Bible study will take place at 8:00PM in the student ministry building. 

I pray that you will have a great Wednesday with Jesus.