by Greg Burdine | Mar 1, 2017 | Christian Living, Sermon
I was going through some of my old stories in my ‘Illustration File.’ This is one of my favorites from Tony Campolo. I hope it speaks to you. Many years ago, when I was a young pastor, I was asked to be a counselor at a junior-high camp. Everyone should...
by Greg Burdine | Feb 27, 2017 | Christian Living, Sermon
If I could save time in a bottle, the first thing that I’d like to do, is to save every day ‘til eternity passes away, just to spend them with you. If I could make days last forever, if words could make wishes come true, I’d save every day like a treasure and then,...
by Greg Burdine | Feb 15, 2017 | Christian Living, Sermon
A panhandler asked a woman for money, and she dug in her purse and handed him a dollar bill. As she did, she admonished him, “I’ll give you a dollar—-not because you deserve it, but because it pleases me.” “Thank you, ma’am,” he replied,...
by Greg Burdine | Dec 26, 2016 | Current Issues, Sermon
The Peace Symbol, Fingers in a V-shape, even the symbol of a dove and olive branch. All these symbols were not born out of peace, but in the midst of conflict. Peace is defined as freedom from disturbance, quiet and tranquility. But it is often in situations...
by Greg Burdine | Dec 24, 2016 | Current Issues, Sermon, Uncategorized
What brings me joy at Christmas are my grandchildren. They are so much fun! If there is a single word that describes what Christmas is all about, it’s the little word “joy.” Several of our favorite carols mention it: “Joy to the world, the Lord is come,” “O come all...
by Greg Burdine | Dec 22, 2016 | Current Issues, Sermon
I love getting and giving presents at Christmas. This year we got our oldest granddaughter a sewing machine. As she opened her present, the look on her face when she realized was she had was amazing. She loved it! Gifts for Christmas go all the way back to the...
