Dec 3, 2014 | Weekly Words
Several months ago, during services at Scott Boulevard, I assisted in serving communion for the first time. Let me tell you, not a lot of things bring me more joy, make me feel more alive and close to God than the feel of a grape-juice filled chalice gently cradled by...
Nov 28, 2014 | +This is What a Minister Looks Like
Each Friday, Baptist Women in Ministry introduces a Baptist woman serving in ministry, and today, we are pleased to introduce you to Ka’thy Gore Chappell. Ka’thy, tell us about where and how are you currently serving in ministry? I serve as Leadership...
Nov 27, 2014 | +Pam Durso
Yes, this is a list! My top-ten list of things that make me thankful today. 1. I am thankful that I only have to cook a turkey once a year. Touching a raw turkey creeps me out so I am extremely thankful that my turkey is all nicely washed and patted and oiled and...
Nov 27, 2014 | Advent/Lent, Weekly Words
This devotion is based on Isaiah 64:1-9 and Mark 13:24-37, two of the lectionary texts for November 30, 2014–the first Sunday of Advent. Pleadingly, the prophet writes, “O that you would tear open the heavens and come down . . .” (Isaiah 64:1). If writing today,...
Nov 26, 2014 | Weekly Words
“If God wants you in seminary, you’ll wash dishes, or whatever, to pay for it.” When I told my pastor God had called me to ministry and I needed help to prepare, his half-hearted response surprised me. Double messages that blessed and cursed were the norm in my...
