tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340143442024-02-22T16:19:22.713-05:00Andy the Country ParsonAndy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.comBlogger534125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-71042894671312209542013-10-28T13:43:00.000-04:002013-10-28T13:45:42.940-04:00Why I Like R2D2.I posted this pic today on Facebook...
Some of my friends who are not "into" things like Star Wars, wondered what that thing was in the middle of the pic. Many of my friends, however, did recognize R2D2, one of four characters in all six Star Wars films. For anyone not familiar with R2D2 (R2 for short), here is a better idea of what he's like:
Wait! Wait! That doesn't give a clearAndy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-82520917508740654492013-10-28T07:00:00.003-04:002013-10-28T07:00:34.277-04:00Keep That Fervor! Keep on Plowing Through those Obstacles!
I saw this clip on Youtube on a Monday morning, and thought about how some people don't look forward to Mondays. As I watched it, I thought of this passage: "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12:10-12 So keep on "Andy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-32761969915088173812013-10-04T07:30:00.001-04:002013-10-04T07:30:11.589-04:00During Dark Times It's Important to SHINE!!
One of my secrets of taking pics is having my camera with me. I caught this yesterday in Orangeburg. I don't think he was vandalizing the Bi-Lo sign....just changing light bulbs. This reminded me of Matthew 5: 14-16: “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives Andy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-16739110205807916442013-09-17T12:22:00.002-04:002013-09-17T12:27:44.998-04:00Adolescent Christianity? You decide!I found this video thought-provoking. He makes some very valid points about what makes for a maturing faith vs. an "adolescent" one.
So, what kind of faith do you have? An "adolescent" faith that focuses mainly on how you "feel" about God, yourself, and what's happening, or a maturing faith that goes far beyond what you feel. Paul writing to the church plagued with divisions caused by Andy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-12047034260036361572013-09-14T10:02:00.001-04:002013-09-14T10:05:49.902-04:00Let's Glorify God by Being Good, Not By Being Mean!Yes, I really, really enjoy people surprising people with their talent on national competitions. Some of the most moving moments I've seen have been on Britain's Got Talent (remember Susan Boyle?). Here is such a moment when a special "choir" shocks ever cynical Simon Cowell and the other judges. This "pastor" pulls a fast one, and the crowd loves it.
Did you hear judge David Williams' Andy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-62273082184456760152013-09-12T18:20:00.000-04:002013-09-12T18:20:23.043-04:00You Are What You Eat! Avoiding Over-Processed Christianity!Hey, would you like to see something that looks great, but is a bit creepy. It just came out today. It's an animation video that Chipotle's has released that takes on the "Big Food" industry. The thing that is grabbing people's attention is how Chipotle's is going "low-key" on inserting its name in the video. It's releasing an app at the same time, aimed on getting consumers to think more about Andy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-19702756631706312822013-06-28T06:46:00.001-04:002013-06-28T06:51:39.855-04:00Lexus Reveals My Hypocrisy!
When I first saw this commercial, I was amazed at how quickly I judged Lexus as a company that was promoting casual sex. That got your attention didn't it? Watch the video...if you haven't seen it before, pause it at 24 seconds then read the rest of the post then play the rest of it.
The first time I saw it I thought, "Great, another company pushing how great it is to have casual sex afterAndy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-73935104878865801482013-05-02T13:58:00.002-04:002013-05-02T14:00:23.071-04:00Tonight
I'm joining my Methodists brothers and sisters down the street for a
prayer service for our country. I've been asked to pray about the church
in America. I plan to read Paul's prayer for the Ephesians in Eph.
3:14-21. Here it is: "14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15
from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I
pray that out of his glorious richesAndy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-58503002313574330562013-05-02T07:18:00.001-04:002013-05-02T07:18:37.193-04:00It's the National Day of Prayer - Pray to be More Loving!!!It's the National Day of Prayer! Exercise your
freedom to pray! Exercise your freedom to obey 1 Timothy 2:1-8: 1 I
urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and
thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those
in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all
godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4
who wants all Andy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-18372831274347973332013-04-27T17:32:00.000-04:002013-04-27T17:32:01.786-04:00Seeing the Poison of StagnationI read this quote today:
Expect poison from the standing water.
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William Blake
I sent it to a friend today who is grieving the loss of his wife with the following thought to encourage him, for though he is in great pain, he is also trusting Father to sustain him...and Father is doing that, and more...He is growing him. I wrote:
Though your pain is great, there are many Andy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-18984000213442559652013-04-14T07:07:00.003-04:002013-04-14T07:11:45.947-04:00101 Years Ago Today - A Titanic Collision
Note: Yes, I know this post is too long, but I got carried away with Jesus' invitation to join Him in His great mission. I hope you will, too.
I don't know why I became fascinated with the Titanic when I was in middle school, I just did. As a pastor, I have joked that my church limits me to one Titanic illustration a year in a sermon. Well, it will be hard not to do that today. Not only is Andy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-88427641735780491872013-03-31T05:39:00.002-04:002013-03-31T05:39:52.690-04:00Christ is Alive! ....ARE YOU?
Happy Resurrection Sunday! As you watch this video clip, ask yourself, "Am I awake?" "Am I alive, truly alive, spending my life loving my Father through Christ and loving everyone else?" He died that we might live forever, but also so that we could be awake and alive RIGHT NOW loving Him and everyone (even our enemies)! Make it a Happy Resurrection Sunday for our Savior by being alive in Him, Andy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-88806510511063549482013-03-30T07:46:00.002-04:002013-03-30T07:48:18.488-04:00Blessings are Meant to Be Shared...
I am a Golden Retriever fan. I had one, some day I'll have another. Here, this "gang" of Goldens remind us that blessings are meant to be shared.
We are reminded in 1 Peter 3:15,16: "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear Andy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-45424442086698362712013-03-29T10:16:00.000-04:002013-03-29T10:16:11.403-04:00Video Clips to Help Celebrate EasterHere are a few video clips to help you to have a meaningful Resurrection Sunday!
Though it's Friday...Sunday's a comin'!
Every day two voices call to us...which one will you listen to?
Your relationship with God as Father didn't come cheaply. Though grace is free, it cost Jesus Christ. This will remind you of what He went through so you could know Him!
What do you do with your regrets? Andy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-5563345977222239522013-03-29T10:00:00.000-04:002013-03-29T10:19:07.834-04:00What Makes Good Friday "Good"Today is the day we remember the price Christ paid that we might know God as Father, both now and for eternity. Circumstantially, Good Friday was horrible for Jesus Christ. Added to his torture and death was the treatment He received from many of the religious leaders of the day, the Romans, the crowds, and from his friends and disciples who deserted Him in fear for their own safety. He's been Andy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-63850125333831501762013-03-19T09:34:00.001-04:002013-03-19T09:42:10.546-04:00Never Underestimate The Influence of Your Life...
Joel is much more like a brother than just a friend. We met at Clemson University as students back in 1976. In 1985, I was in his wedding, as he married his best friend, Patty. He was sick as a dog with the flu and missed his rehearsal dinner and didn't feel better until he and Patty, started home from their honeymoon. Though they didn't have the best honeymoon, the did have one of the best Andy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-54631649798413767042013-03-19T09:01:00.001-04:002013-03-19T09:01:23.813-04:00Palm Sunday - Your Way or His WayHoly Week is upon us. This is not just a time to remember the most amazing event in human history, but also a time to make sure we are in a healthy relationship with Christ. Click the video for a powerful reminder of how Palm Sunday is an excellent opportunity to take a reality check about what's
more important in your life: doing things your way or God's way.
Andy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-14902003294920398732013-02-28T07:50:00.000-05:002013-02-28T07:50:21.700-05:00A Reminder of the Opportunity You Have Today!
Rarely do I use this blog to talk politics, and that is true today, too. Still, I think Governor Chris Christie has an important reminder for all of us as we face today. Click video to hear his response to the question of an eight-year-old girl, "What's the best part about being governor?"
I loved his "serious" answer. "Today I get a chance to do something great for others." His Andy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-11619349746424550222013-02-15T09:26:00.000-05:002013-02-15T09:26:17.605-05:00Love Wins
I like those two words together. I also like it as a "life strategy." No matter what happens to you, if you really trust Christ, love will ultimately win. Love, according to Scripture, is the greatest thing (I Cor. 13:13). Surely we should pay attention to the greatest thing. My brother shared a video link with me some time ago and I forgot it, but today I ran across this short animation of Andy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-68688791516036025752013-02-01T08:26:00.003-05:002013-02-01T08:26:55.745-05:00The Power of Words
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Andy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-85666545649925258712013-01-31T09:12:00.003-05:002013-01-31T09:31:09.931-05:00Caine's Arcade 2 - What a Door Handle Can Do!
Last year I posted a video from YouTube called Caine's Arcade. It is the amazing story of how one encounter between a thirty-seven-year-old filmmaker and a nine-year-old boy can become a worldwide movement benefiting children from forty countries. It all started back in 2011 when Nirvan Mullick stopped by a used auto parts store in Los Angeles look for a door handle for his 1996 Corolla. In caseAndy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-36413676256961942492013-01-19T20:36:00.002-05:002013-01-19T20:39:10.122-05:00Want a better 2013? Your choices can make it happen!
I came across this quote from Max Lucado from an online devotion:
"I CHOOSE PATIENCE . . . I will overlook the inconveniences of the world. Instead of cursing the one who takes my place, I’ll invite him to do so. Rather than complain that the wait is too long, I will thank God for a moment to pray. Instead of clinching my fist at new assignments, I will face them with joy and courageAndy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-1949291473338111112012-12-24T22:09:00.000-05:002012-12-24T22:09:24.094-05:00Those New Zealand Kids Sure Know How to Tell the Christmas Story!Need a refreshing retelling of the original Christmas story? Look at how the kids from New Zealand pull it off....very refreshing!
Andy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34014344.post-84671342267493468682012-12-11T17:11:00.000-05:002012-12-11T17:11:25.743-05:00A Really Small Church with a HUGE Impact
Salem Methodist Church near Hilda, SC
This church reminds me of Bethlehem, birthplace of our Savior. We read in Matthew chapter two, the story of the wise men looking for the baby Jesus. King Herod, a local ruler (under the thumb of Rome) , heard about this and wanted to destroy this child who he perceived as a threat to his throne.
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A year or two ago I bought a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree for $5 as an after-Christmas clearance bargain. I thought about giving it away as a gag gift, but then I decided I could use it for something else. Every year a handful of dedicated ladies in our church (plus a couple of men to be wreath-lifters and tree-constructors) do an excellent job of decorating our sanctuary for Christmas. I Andy the Country Parsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626211146214748400noreply@blogger.com0