Cutting wood to heat our log cabin of a house was a chore every Saturday at our home. I usually did not mind because I wanted to be warm on cold nights. But on this particular Saturday I was anxious to get finished because I had plans. I had a date to take my girl friend to see “Love Story”. What could go wrong? What went wrong was the tree dad was trying to cut down hung up in another tree. Now we have to get the tractor involved…
As I close this last year’s chapter of my life I thank you, Father, for the blessing of your presence in every moment of every day. When I was troubled or frightened or anxious or afraid you did not abandon me. You gave me confidence and strength to walk into and through the storm. In the normal, regular every day moments you were walking with me even when I was not aware of your presence. When I was joyful or happy or peaceful you rejoiced with me. You…
I was 9 years old when I experienced the most frightening moment of my young life. Our family car was stuck in a snow drift late on a dark, freezing night along with my brother, sister, mom, dad, and my baby brother. Our family had left home in Chattanooga early that day to visit my granny, my dad’s mother, in Nashville for Christmas. We left her house late in the afternoon to make the two-hour trip to Elkwood section road in Madison County, Alabama to visit…
Alabama Church of God welcomes Jerry and Veronica Roesly as new pastors to Penton and Opelika.
Who is on your list? What list? Your thankful list. Who has influenced you, helped you, supported you, prayed for you? I was in a tight spot. My truck was stuck in mud on a back road in a place that would look very suspicious to suspicious minds. The gossip that could be generated if my predicament became public knowledge would be an embarrassment to me and the small church I pastored. Who could I call on to help but not be judgmental and keep it quiet. There was person…
I was shocked by conversations I had with several young people this week. They are confused about the tragedy in Israel. They told me they are being taught in school and by their friends that somehow Israel deserved their people being killed because of the Palestine situation. This idea is a lie. The massacre of innocent people on October 7 has nothing to do with the Palestine people. They despise Hamas. Hamas is now using them as human shields. Their lives mean nothing to Hamas. Hamas’ intention is to kill Jews…
Risen Church in Hartselle is resurrecting and needs your help. We will have work day on Sept 16 8-12 to repair and clean up in preparation for their reopening. Come help us if you can. Let me know if you are able to contribute. Thanks. -Milan (PastorMilan@choginal.org) Risen Church1038 Main St WestHartselle, AL 35640United States + Google Map
Two opportunities to experience campmeeting in Alabama. Spread the word about these events.
This article about Memorial Park Church of God in Jasper was sent out by Church of God Ministries. You will enjoy it. I have included a link to the original article. https://www.jesusisthesubject.org/hispanic-alabama-pastor-sees-church-planting-as-lifelong-mission/
The National Convention and the General Assembly of the Church of God met this year in Tampa, Florida. I compliment the planners of the convention for choosing such a beautiful and relaxing destination for the convention. These are two events happening simultaneously. The National Convention is a gathering of people from all over the world to worship, hear inspiring preaching, fellowship, and learn about what God is doing globally through the Church of God. The speakers such as Mark Jackson, Walter Kim, Jo Saxton, and Rod Stafford presented Holy…