Ramblings From 411 N. Academy St. Just a heads-up. Halloween is right around the corner and since the Mayflower dropped some Europeans off in our great country, Halloween has been an integral part of this fun-filled time of the year.  So, before it’s too late, head to the Methodist Church and buy a pumpkin to… Read More »

When God Plants a Seed: The Journey of Andrew and Claire This is a story about someone we love—our son, Andrew—and about something else we love deeply, Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. More than that, it is a story about the beautiful way God can use a church family to plant, nurture, and grow a calling. When… Read More »

Rooted, But Not Standing Still  David’s article in last week’s Binder has stayed with me. Particularly one word: US. He reminded us that so much of Scripture isn’t simply addressed to me or you, but to God’s people together. To us. Or, as David translated it, y’all. It made me think about who “we” are.… Read More »

Where Is God Calling You to Serve?  As we kick off a new year of Christian Education at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, it is a wonderful time to ask ourselves a simple question: Where is God calling me to serve? The church is a family, and every one of us has a part to play. God… Read More »

What Are Friends For? When we moved to Lumberton, I was quickly informed of a Bible study held every Wednesday at 7:00 a.m. It was a men’s study, and a good friend of mine taught it. He is brilliant. He explained that I would not have to teach it. After a several-month-long study, my friend… Read More »

Have You Ever Met a Magician? “After high school, I went away to college and got an English degree, so I could be a teacher. I read this essay one time about an English teacher. Whenever somebody asked him about his job, he would say he taught a course in magic. That made sense to… Read More »

Have You Ever Met a Magician? “After high school, I went away to college and got an English degree, so I could be a teacher. I read this essay one time about an English teacher. Whenever somebody asked him about his job, he would say he taught a course in magic. That made sense to… Read More »

Preaching 101 The first time I preached was the obligatory Senior Sunday sermon. I remember that on Saturday night before I preached on Sunday, the pastor had me preach it for him. I really didn’t think much about the sermon; I just kept humming the song, “Lord, I Wish I Were Somewhere Other Than Here.”… Read More »

During June and July, Blakely and I had the joy of meeting each week with our five WPC rising sixth-grade girls. We also welcomed a friend from KUMC to join us. Every week included something fun—making slime, grabbing drinks at Kingstree Nutrition, enjoying lunch at Jarrito’s, and, of course, learning plenty of TikTok dances! Most… Read More »

Celebrating 250 Years Under God’s Providence “The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it.” — Psalm 24:1 This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As Americans, we give thanks for the freedoms we enjoy and remember with… Read More »