Matthew 5:41 (NIV) 41 If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. When Jesus taught the sermon on the Mount that we read in Matthew 5, 6, and 7, it was accepted by law that a Roman Soldier could force a Jewish person to carry his gear for one mile.  The Romans were oppressive to the Jews and it probably wasn’t received well when Jesus made...

I can see this from my office!  Waffle House is now within walking distance.  They already know me there by my first name.  Walnut Grove is happenin’ now!  Come on, let’s have...

My former pastor and current sponsoring church pastor, Mike Linch, invited our team over to their monthly staff training to hear from Chic-Fil-A executive Mac Baker share from their corporate value system and talk about what we can learn and apply to our local church ministries.  Here is a snapshot of what I learned today: A quote from Chic-Fil-A founder Truett...

I experienced one of the most worshipful celebrations of someone’s passing yesterday at the funeral of Scott Williams.  Scott is the twin brother of one of my best friends Steve.  Steve and Janis helped us start Church at the Grove.  Pastor Dave Crandall of Christ Community Church in Conyers was an excellent leader taking us on a journey of meditation of...