Go For The Gold
We had another very successful year of VBS, but this time, the curriculum was written by Lauren Honaker, her mother, and her cousin. It was a very original, clever, and engaging Olympic themed way of teaching kids the importance of 1) training hard to do God’s work, 2) teaming up with fellow Christians, 3) serving […]
Spring Road Mission
Spring Road Mission Share Jesus – Serve Others Matthew 28:19-20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end […]
I Will!
Now is the time to stand up and say “I WILL!” Could you be the answer to the problems you see? Every day we are faced with the needs of those around us. Emotional. Physical. Spiritual. What are we to do about it? Are these problems for our ministers and elders to address or is […]
A Mother’s Love
On a cold Christmas Eve in 1952, when Korea was in the throes of civil war, one young woman struggled along a village street, obviously soon to deliver a child. She pleaded with passersby, “Help me! Please. my baby.” No one paid any attention to her.A middle-aged couple walked by. The wife pushed away the […]
Together
After an accident in which she lost her arm, a girl named Jamie refused to go to school or church for an entire year. Finally the young girl thought she could face her peers. In preparation, her mother called her Sunday school teacher and asked that she not call attention to Jamie. The teacher promised, […]
Feeding The Soul
There is a story about a man who went to a pet store to buy a parrot. He thought the bird might fill his lonely hours. The next day, however, he came back to complain, “The bird doesn’t talk.” The store owner asked if he had a mirror in its cage. “Parrots love mirrors,” he […]
He Is Risen
Easter is coming, and as Christians, we gather every Sunday, not just once a year to celebrate the resurrection of our Savior and Lord. But even as we celebrate every week, and anticipate celebrating with the rest of the world in a couple weeks, our hearts are struggling with the realization and that there is […]
“Empty” Promises
I heard a story about a young man whose parents were extremely wealthy. The young man was about ready to graduate high school. The family had a custom to give the graduate a car. The boy and his spent months looking at cars, and the week before graduation, they found the perfect car. The night […]
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
The question is often asked, “What is the difference between happiness and joy?” Happiness is an emotion; it results from circumstances that bring pleasure. As circumstances change our emotions change, and happiness can quickly disappear. When the Buckeyes win, I’m happy. When they lose, I am not happy. Joy on the other hand is much […]
Winterfest 2016-WALK
Last weekend about 12,000 people gathered in Gatlinburg for a weekend of worship and fellowship. 28 from Spring Road attended. “The Way” series over the last 4 Years have talked about WITHDRAW- from the world, WEAVE – be involved with other Christan’s,WATCH – Learn from Jesus, and other Christan’s how to live and be Jesus […]