This morning we’re going to be in Chattanooga at Grace Bible Church. We have enjoyed the fellowship of that church since about March of 1975. It has gone through some changes since then, but, I suspect we have, too. (I even suspect you have, my friend, right?)
Wouldn’t it just be awful to look back 43 years and not see any changes? Ugh!
Some mornings just have a way of reminding me to thank the Lord Jesus Christ for His grace and power. Reminds me of the song, “Twas Best to Let Him Have HIs Way with Thee.” Chorus line goes:
His pow’r can make you what you ought to be;
His blood can cleanse your heart and make you free;
His love can fill your soul, and you will see
’Twas best for Him to have His way with thee.
Yesterday, Barb and I found a small store in a small town near us which had a unique inventory, a remarkable inventory of really healthy foods all the way, literally from soup to nuts. If you’re ever off Interstate 59 to get gas or rest stop in Trenton, GA, take GA136 west(north) about a mile, part way up the hill, and on the left you’ll find Uncle Lar’s Outpost. It has entered our long list of places to which we will return—and this one is close enough that we actually will make it back there.
But, then, back home. Yesterday started one of the most invasive “seasons” there is in America, the 149th iteration of college football.(Nov.6, 1869.) We have bunches of sports, especially in colleges — you can “major” in any sport imaginable, but nothing grips the nation like college football. I’ve live in 4 states, 2 where football is “king” and two where basketball is “king.” However, the “F”ball is king of media attention, even in the “B” ball states. “F”ball is talked about, wished for, worried over, written about and celebrated 365 days a year. Newspaper space share is heavily football, even in all other seasons. Commentators of baseball (longest season) talk about football, even while broadcasting a baseball game. It’s uncanny.
As you might imagine, I watched football last night. Roll Tide!
Now, go study your bible. 2 Tim.2:15 & 1 Pet.3:15
Thanks for reading, The elder
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