EVER WONDER WHERE GOD WAS? When tragedy strikes, it’s natural to ask, “If God loves us, where was He?” Take that terrible crash in DC between a commuter jet and a Black Hawk helicopter. Sixty-seven lives were lost. Moments like that make us ask questions. But here’s what we need to know most: God’s love…
DetailsGreetings, family and friends, My prayer is this newsletter finds you well and safe and managing life productively during these pandemic times. Who would have thought that we would have ever experienced the changes we have seen in the last two years. Phyllis and I have been grateful for the beauty of these Texas Hills…
DetailsEver Wonder Where Was God? Have you ever had one of those nights where your brain just won’t shut off? You lie there troubled, staring at the ceiling, worrying about every worst-case possibility. I know exactly how you feel. But it’s reassuring to know that even Jesus Himself “became deeply troubled and distressed. (Mark 14:33 NLT) But it’s also…
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Is the reason my prayers are not answered, I don’t have enough faith? If someone ask you this question, what would you say? When I was asked, here’s what I said. Everyone has faith. But do you have enough faith? Enough to please God, to get you into heaven, to see your prayers answered? If…
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My Southern-belle wife, Phyllis, makes the world’s best pecan pie. Are you imagining it? Well then, imagine this: what if she brings the pie to me, places her right hand behind my head and smushes that fabulous pecan pie in my face. How do you suppose I’d like that pie? That’s the way some Christians…
DetailsAward-winning writer, Rachael Colby on Audiobook, RETURN OF THE SONG “A delight. Wit and wisdom, A moving romance story set in the gentle south. With her charming southern accent, Phyllis Nichols brings each character to life in an outstanding narration of her book, Return of the Song. She treats listeners to recordings of her beautiful…
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Because of rampant violence and media attention, Americans must answer some serious questions about poverty, questions like, Why in rich America are there still the Haves and Have-nots? Are some people poor because others are selfish and do little to eliminate poverty? Doesn’t poverty cause people to become selfish, angry and do evil things? Is…
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Rioting. Looting. Burning. That’s what it takes to make change, according to some. Are there circumstances when resorting to violence is the right thing to do? Our nation is on fire again. In the last several days, violent and peaceful protests are taking place in every state in our country following George Floyd’s shocking death…
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Rioting. Looting. Burning. That’s what it takes to make change, according to some. Are there circumstances when resorting to violence is the right thing to do? Our nation is on fire again. In the last several days, violent and peaceful protests are taking place in every state in our country following George Floyd’s shocking death…
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Rioting. Looting. Burning. That’s what it takes to make change, according to some. Are there circumstances when resorting to violence is the right thing to do? Our nation is on fire again. In the last several days, violent and peaceful protests are taking place in every state in our country following George Floyd’s shocking death…
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