Studies: Death Penalty Discourages Crime
Wow! Science once again confirms scripture. Maybe if we start following God's Word, then life would be better. Read the story here .…
From the Archives
Around the Corners: 497 posts from the original blog, 2006 onward. Newer writing is on the Blog →
Hello my name is Joel and it is my first time
While on vacation I attended my sister-in-law Michele's church in Athens GA. I was reminded of how terrible that it is visiting church for the first time. Now, don't take anything …
Don't Waste Your Cancer
I am finishing John Piper's book entitled "Don't Waste Your Life" It is a good read, not great, but good. I think it is one of those " sermon series transcript turned into book" bo…
Only in Florida...
The clash of the cultures continues... here . I wonder how one church can bring all the different ages and backgrounds together?…
Summer Camp
Today we are leaving to take our kids to camp. I will try to blog some photos and updates, but am unsure how far I will have to go for Internet. Maybe each morning I will have to d…
Goin' Home
Chris Daughtry has a great song that was used as the exit for this year's American Idol called "Goin' Home." In the song he states that after a while all these faces and places get…
Tubing
Today we tube! In a few hours the family will wake up and we will go down to the river to tube. If you've never tubed down a river, it is a whole lot like sitting on a tire for two…
Andrew's Birthday Golf
Andrew got a set of clubs for his birthday. Here we are at the driving range.…
6 Years Ago
6 years ago this week God rocked our world. Today is Andrew's birthday and his birth marks a monumental shift for our family. I guess the birth of any child can rock your world, Ab…
Random thoughts from Vacating Pastor
A working vacation - Ministry stops for no man (or woman). I am taking a break with the family, but still getting a few hours in every day. With camp coming next week, I will be ou…
Just for Fun
Ever imagined me as a 5 year old, not just acting like one? My sister emailed me this old photo today that I will share. That is me in the groovy pants.…
So I am on vacation and...
The Fam and I left after church yesterday for a few days visiting family. I am still trying to decide how much I want to vacate and how much I want to stay connected, so I blog to …