The Pastor's Perspective

      I don't know about you but I love to travel. I love seeing new sights and going to new places. Me and my family have been to quite a few places. From mountains of Tn to Virginia Beach even to Seattle Washington .      The means in which we have used to go to these various destinations have varied widely. We have traveled by car, plane and train. My least favorite has been train but never the less it is a way to do some traveling.      In each of these modes of transportation there is one essential in order for us to do these travels. Yes we need to get tickets and yes they need wheels and an engine of some sort. However there is one thing that is needed most. Without that one thing, it does not matter if we have a ticket or if the train, plane or car is in fine working condition. Without this one thing we are not going anywhere.       That one thing is fuel. No matter how great the machine is no matter how muc...

       Have you ever thought about how everything in life is in a constant state of decay?  Think about it: A burning fire will naturally die down unless you constantly feed it with wood . Boiling water will eventually cool the moment it’s taken off the heat . Even the sharpest knife will lose its cutting power if you don't take time to sharpen it . Cars don't stay show room ready just laying around in a garage. N eglect your health, and you suffer the consequences; fail to change the oil in your car, and you’ll soon be walking .  It takes work, maintenance, and intentional effort to keep things in top premium condition     Everything in this world is in a constant state of decay. Nothing and I mean nothing stays the same. This is especially true when you think about your spiritual walk with the Lord . The truth is that there is no such thing as costing along in your Christian walk, well not really. Think of it like you are in a boat in a river. Y...