We find ourselves living in these tumultuous and perplexing times, don’t we? Can you feel it? The weight of uncertainty and confusion pressing down upon us, threatening to engulf our very existence. It seems as though the fabric of our society is slowly unraveling, thread by thread, leaving us exposed and vulnerable. Take a moment…
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Last Wednesday, April 25, McCullers had the honor of hosting Linda Williams, founder and now Chief Encouragement Officer for With Love From Jesus Ministries (WLFJ). Linda graciously served as our Wednesday Evening Mission Emphasis speaker. WLFJ is a well-known evangelical outreach ministry to the needy community in Raleigh and surrounding areas. Linda gave a…
You are invited to a SAM meeting at McCullers Community Baptist Church. WHAT is SAM? SAM is an acronym that stands for Senior Appreciation Ministry. As the name suggests, the ministry acknowledges senior adults have much to contribute to church life. Since God’s plan for human life does not end because we reach a certain…
Years ago I worked as a chaplain in a local hospital trauma center. Looking back, I can say those years introduced me to some of my life’s most intense learning experiences. I can no longer pass by a hospital without thinking about the intensity of what goes on behind those walls every day. The cycle…
Almost 2700 years ago, the Lord asked a man named Isaiah to deliver a message to the nation of Israel. At the time, Israel was in deep trouble. After all the Lord had done to bless them in the past, the people rebelled against Him. They no longer lived by His instructions. In many ways…
Once again, we find ourselves at the doorway of a brand-new year. Upon reflection, nothing can be done to change what happened in 2022. Now, facing a brand new future, we face making decisions about how we will live in 2023. The persistent challenge of reflecting on past choices and identifying better options that remind…
What the World Needs Now I know I am showing my age now, but I remember a song made popular by Jackie DeShannon in 1965 called “What the World Needs Now.” Discovering what the world needs in this present reality where we seem to be adrift in a raging sea of hostility and hate seems…
Facing the Cross III This study of Luke 9:51-54 began by looking at one verse, verse 51. Jesus realized it was time for Him to go to Jerusalem and the cross. His appointed time had come. Only Jesus recognized the importance of what lay ahead. The study concluded with a question. This Easter 2022, how…
Facing the Cross II My previous blog told how my study of Luke 9 began with thoughts about Jesus’ disciple-making process and how the Holy Spirit shifted my focus to just six penetrating verses. Verses 51-56 yelled out as my thoughts were directed to a point in time where Jesus turned His face toward Jerusalem…
Facing the Cross On Sunday, April 17, 2022, Christians around the world will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Each year true believers celebrate Jesus’ resurrection as the greatest single event in human history. While the resurrection is a matter worthy of reflection, my attention, on this day, was directed toward the disciple-making process. The…