My Great-Uncle George was a pastor in St. Clair County, Alabama, and I was fortunate enough to inherit some of the books in his library. One of them is a neat little book written in 1953 by Charles Allen called “God’s Psychiatry.” In this book, Rev. Allen suggests a prescription for anyone troubled or afraid:…
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Walking Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death
One night several years ago, as part of my role as associate pastor, I traveled to a neighboring town to a funeral home. One of our church members had died, and I was there to greet the family. There was a long line winding from the front door to the casket, and the family was…
Read MoreRestoration and Guidance: Receiving the Promise
One of my prized possessions is my grandfather’s RCA Victor console that he bought around 1950 or 1951. It’s a full piece of furniture with an AM/FM radio and 78, 45, and 33 1/3 rpm turntables. One of the cabinets still holds his replacement vacuum tube, still in its box. I even have all of…
Read MoreGreen Pastures and Still Waters
In the 23rd Psalm, David uses the example of shepherds and sheep to describe how God takes care of his children. Look at verse two: He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. (Psalm 23:2) David knew from experience that shepherds have to provide food for the sheep because…
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