Beyond Bible Knowledge – Encounter

Beyond Bible Knowledge – Encounter

Several years ago, I discovered an entire age group, adults 47-55, not attending Sunday School at the church I was serving. Most of them were very active in our church, served in leadership positions, attended Worship Services, but had not made Sunday School part of...
What’s In Your Mind?

What’s In Your Mind?

Media is a consuming presence in American Culture, if not all cultures, tribes, and nations.  I remember a TV antenna on the roof of a tent in the middle of the Sinai wilderness. The year was 1983.  I was not sure where the electricity even came from.  Media sounds...
Building Community In Worship | Part 1

Building Community In Worship | Part 1

“Generation after generation stands in awe of your work; each one tells stories of your mighty acts.” – Psalm 145:4 (The Message) Why does Central Bearden believe it is important to worship together as a multigenerational community of faith? Some have also come to...
Ascension Sunday

Ascension Sunday

We all need a reminder from time to time about priorities, the importance of focusing on the big things, the right things. That’s one reason Christians felt the need for a church calendar to balance the demands of the secular calendar. We are, after all,...
The Goose Patrol

The Goose Patrol

My wife, Diane, was walking around Gettysvue in West Knoxville last week, and she took this picture—the Goose Patrol. I was unaware of such a business. Who knew? If you have a goose problem, rest assured that there is now a company in town that will help you...