by Rick McKinney | Dec 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
In 1969, Peggy Lee made her song “Is That All There Is?” famous. Her sarcastic question tapped into the hopelessness that permeated the culture of the late 60’s. Over 50 years later, the question is still appropriate. The hopelessness we felt then still raises its...
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...
