42,000 Seeds of Faith
On Vision Night 2013, I taught on sowing seeds of faith. Over the weekend, Graystone Church sent out 42,000 mailers (seeds of faith) inviting our community to 3 events: Our new message series, Family...
View ArticleGod is building His church.
Last Sunday at the Graystone Walton Preview Service, I shared the meaning behind the name “Graystone”. I taught that God is building His church (Matthew 16:18) on the foundation of Jesus Christ, the...
View ArticleA Clear and Present Danger
Our world has changed! Because of technology, we can now watch national and worldwide events unfold on our TV screens and twitter feeds. Friday night, Julia and Jennifer were rocking out at the...
View ArticleGod is moving…
People are coming to know Christ. Decisions were made last Sunday at Graystone. Allison Smith, Alan’s better half, led someone to Christ Monday. I’m hearing reports of people coming to faith in...
View ArticleGod cares for widows and orphans.
James 1:27 is one of the most commonly sited Bible verse when it comes to caring for widows and orphans. Actually, our theology for orphan care is not based on one verse. God communicates to us...
View ArticleRun with one foot in front of the other one
As a college student, one of the cupcake electives I took at JSU (Just Show Up) was Weight Training and Running. Coach Bell was our teacher. He spoke in a slow, monotone drawn out voice. One class...
View ArticleDid you know? (Part 2)
This is the second blog post this week for those who like to be “in the know”. 31 kids were dedicated to the Lord last Sunday. PRAISE GOD! I am so proud of these parents for committing to raise their...
View Article7 Reasons We’re Still Married After 18 Years
May 20, 1995 Today, Jennifer and I are celebrating our 18th wedding anniversary. It’s so obvious to me that God had the perfect plan in bringing us together. I’m not sure what song this comes from...
View ArticleFriday 5: Jase, Sports Camp, Baptisms, Basketball Court, The Man Series
1. Jase is now 6 weeks old. He is still living with us. BTW, he loves the beach, the Braves, NBA Playoffs, and LSU. Late every night when I’m changing his diaper and feeding him his bottle, I quote...
View ArticleI’ll Never Forget This Week 5 Years Ago
Graystone Ground Breaking Service on Sunday, June 1, 2008 My wife, Jennifer, and the resident Graystone Church Historian, Heath Hollandsworth, corrected me that it was Sunday, June 1, 2008 that we had...
View ArticleNik Wallenda and Dependence on God (Prayer)
‘ Last night, when Nik Wallenda was walking 1500 feet above the ground on a tight wire across the Grand Canyon, I couldn’t help but think, “God loves to make weak men strong” (This was the take away...
View ArticleVideo Blog: Horseshoe Baptist Church in Tchula, MS
Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except...
View ArticleGod knows you. Do you know Him?
Psalm 139:1-6 1 O Eternal One, You have explored my heart and know exactly who I am; 2 You even know the small details like when I take a seat and when I stand up again. Even when I am far away,...
View ArticleThe Leadership Summit at Graystone Church
If you’ve been at Graystone for a while –even for one Sunday, you know that we are all about “knowing God and making God known”. It is our mission, our premise, our mantra, our number one and...
View ArticleParenting…Walking the Tightrope of Fear
This Sunday at Graystone Church, we kick off a new series, Parenting: A 3 Ring Circus. During one of my messages, I will relate the circus act of walking a tightrope to the fears of being a parent....
View ArticleA New Season of Student Ministry at Graystone
A new season of Student Ministry at Graystone Church kicks off this week. Middle School is Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00PM and High School is Sundays from 6:30-8:00PM. There is a HUGE All Nighter...
View ArticleShould you spank your kids?
Jessie and our spanking stick To spank, or not to spank: that is the question. I know that many of you will not agree with me on this one. Each parents has to develop his/her own convictions. I know...
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