Jul 2, 2025 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris Generally speaking, Joe was a good guy. He had a good job, cared for his family, and was generous with his time and money. He was the kind of guy who would give you the shirt off his back. He would regularly volunteer with our church in North...
Jun 25, 2025 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris During the time that I lived in Asheville, NC, there was a campaign that was popular. Stickers and signs showed up around town that read, “Keep Asheville Weird.” The concern was that the town and region were being “loved to death” — that tourism...
Jun 24, 2025 | Homepage Feature, Missions, News, Reported in the E-Vision
The Christmas Toy Shop Ministry at FBC The Christmas Toy Shop Ministry shares the love and joy of Christmas annually with underserved families in the Griffin area. Sign ups for the Christmas Toy Shop experience take place in the fall each year and shopping takes place...
Jun 18, 2025 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris It is embarrassing to admit, but I can get easily distracted. Maybe it is a character flaw or just a part of my personality makeup, but there are days that it frustrates me to no end. I need to get things done and all I seem to do is get...
Jun 11, 2025 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris We all know the standard phobias: arachnophobia (fear of spiders), claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces), or acrophobia (fear of heights). What about some of the less common ones? Maybe you suffer from arithmophobia (fear of numbers),...
Jun 4, 2025 | Grace Notes, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris Colonel Jeff O’Leary was working with UN Peacekeeping forces in the Sinai Peninsula. He was having tea with a group of men when he noticed that his host kept staring at the man who had come with the guests to tend the camels. After a while, the...