We have been blessed to make it through 2019 and to enter into a new decade… 2020. Yet, many of us have come into this new year with lost hope and lost momentum. The thrill is gone! Your get up and go…has gotten up and went! But, please, don’t...
Our Christian Faith and the Coronavirus
It doesn’t take a genius to recognize that these are some trying and dangerous times. In fact, by now, everyone all over the entire world is well aware of this global pandemic. Everyone has been affected in one or more ways. In these uncertain and dangerous times, we can...
Coronavirus
Prior to the current crisis, how many of you had been feeling extremely overwhelmed often saying, “I just don’t have time to do _____ right now”? For many of us, the missing word would be “ANYTHING!” Well, through a set of unfortunate circumstances, we now have a LOT of...
Reflections
The end of a year is a perfect time for reflection. Even the beginning of a new year is not too late to reflect. Reflection is important and should be done often…in fact, it should be done throughout the year…even daily, weekly, and/or monthly. At this time of the...
A Special Weekly Holiday
I must admit…at first, I just didn’t get it. As a kid, I thought that the Sabbath was just a restricted day that meant that there were a lot of things that I couldn’t do. After all, all I wanted to do was continue playing and having fun. However,...
I’m Gonna Be Ready
August. For some, it means time to go back to school… For others it means to send the kids back to school. For me, it means, it’s time to go back to school to work…. with 5th Graders. For context, out of my 20 years of teaching experience, 14...
Salt and Light
What does salt and light have in common? That is the question. Let’s look at the benefits of salt and light, before we answer that question. At a very basic level, SALT enhances flavor of some foods. Many of us would not want to THINK about eating food with...
Guard the Avenues of Your Soul- Part 2
A pretty familiar proverb to most people is “Curiosity killed the cat.” This saying serves as a warning against investigating WITHOUT wisdom and proper caution. Of course, curiosity certainly has its place when it comes to growth and understanding. On the other hand, when it is without caution or...
Samuel Devon Richardson Class of 2020
Samuel Devon Richardson Samuel Devon Richardson graduated from Victory Christian Academy (Columbus, Mississippi) in class of 2020. He was also dual enrolled at East Mississippi Community College. Samuel’s final GPA at Victory Christian is 4.04 and GPA at EMCC was 3.5. At Victory Christian, Samuel was blessed...
“NOT Excluded OR Excused”
In today’s society, and even in the church, people are beginning to talk extensively and often about how younger people need to replace the older people. However, especially when it comes down to ministry and the will of God, we must ensure that we do things God’s way. From...