Nov 17, 2021 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris “Dear Lord…Thank you, Lord…Praise the Lord…Lord, have mercy.” To refer to the Divine as “Lord” is a rather common part of the prayer vocabulary for people of faith. What does it mean, however, to call Jesus, Lord? This Sunday marks a...
Nov 10, 2021 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris “Are you listening to me?” After being together for more than two decades, my wife has gotten pretty good at reading my facial expressions. That said, I’m afraid that the glazed over eyes and far-away look probably gave me way pretty easily. ...
Nov 3, 2021 | News, Reported in the E-Vision
Our senior adults will meet on November 9th for an interactive and informative XYZ program led by the Sheriff’s Department, complete with their Mobile Incident Command bus. Come early and tour the bus at 11:00 a.m. before hearing their presentation. A BBQ lunch...
Nov 3, 2021 | Homepage Feature, News, Reported in the E-Vision
During our services on Sunday, November 7, we will participate in the tradition of recognizing members of First Baptist Griffin who have passed away over the past year. We will also observe the Lord’s Supper (Communion) and take up a special offering for our...
Nov 3, 2021 | Grace Notes, Homepage Feature, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris The smell of homemade buttermilk biscuits transported me across space and time to summer in my Mamaw’s kitchen. There, mornings regularly consisted of a hot biscuit smothered with homemade pear preserves made from the week’s harvest. That is one...
Oct 27, 2021 | Grace Notes, Reported in the E-Vision
By Steven Norris “Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly.” Good for you, Bartimaeus. You wouldn’t be silenced and your plea for mercy reached the ears of someone who could do something about it. Thank you for speaking up and not...
