For 30 years, Doreen Burley of Rawstenstall, England polished her strange and lovely ornament. She let her grandchildren play with it, always returning it to its prominent place on the mantel. In Mar…
In his book "What’s So Amazing About Grace," Philip Yancy wrote this:
“Jesus forgave the thief hanging on a cross, knowing full well the thief had converted out of plain fear. That thief would neve…
Many years ago a pastoral counselor asked me what I thought W.M.Y.H.S. stood for. Because it ends with H.S., my first inclination was to think it was initials for a high school.
After pondering sev…
WEEK IN RELIGION
The Virginia Senate passed a bill earlier this week that would allow church goers to bring guns into places of worship. The bill reverses a law from the colonial era that forbids …
The young German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer was executed on April 9, 1945 in the Flossenbürg concentration camp, just weeks before the United States Infantry liberated the camp. The Nazis hanged …
Note: Rev. Kilgore was contacted for comments on his retirement, but was working on funeral services for a family member as well as a move. He was therefore unable to comment on this article.
You/me. Us/them. We/they. After I got done reading the newspapers this morning I found myself reflecting that many things in our society seem to be based on a contest.
In our nation, the political…
UPCOMING
First Baptist of Crestview to host pastor retirement reception
CRESTVIEW — A reception honoring the work done by the Rev. Alan Kilgore, who retired Dec. 23, is scheduled.
The ceremony…
One of my recommended Bible readings for tomorrow is from the prophet Isaiah. In Chapter 43, verse 1, the Lord says, “Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are min…
Did you notice how early the Christmas displays went up in stores this past year? I saw the first display in September.
Did you notice when people started decorating their homes? Many did it Thanks…
