by Rick McKinney | Dec 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
I walked away from the pulpit a year ago for what I assumed would be the last time. That has turned out to be the case, except for one opportunity to fill in for a church without a pastor. A year ago, I didn’t know how I would survive without preaching. It was...
by Rick McKinney | Nov 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Some years, the temptation to skip Christmas is palpable, and this might be one of those years. Across social media, I’m encountering a reluctance to celebrate, fueled by the persistent rise in inflation, particularly impacting essential aspects of life such as...
by Rick McKinney | Nov 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Every day, I get advertisements from book promotion sites with suggestions of books they think I might like. Today, one of the suggested books was “The Joy of Saying No.” Now, let me be quick to say that I don’t know anything about the book or the author. I...
by Rick McKinney | Sep 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
We’ve all heard the adage: Perception is everything. Or perhaps you’ve heard this: Perception is reality. Either way, perception is vital to how we live our lives. So, how does this affect the lives of Christ-followers? Why is this an issue that we should be...
by Rick McKinney | Aug 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Social media is such an ingrained part of our culture that many don’t remember a time without it. But it also evokes one of three reactions: We either love, tolerate, or hate it. I understand and empathize with all three, but ultimately, I must align myself with those...
