“And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.” (1 Kings 19:12 KJV). I know I’m going to lose “man points” for this, but I watched ABC’s “The View” this morning. Now, before you judge me too harshly, hear me out. I had
Author: Gary Combs
Our house increases!
“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures” (Proverbs 24:3-4 NIV). After a long day at Wake Medical in Raleigh our long awaited grandson has arrived! His name is Nathaniel Dillon Combs and he was born on Thursday, April 23, 2009.
Encouraging words from faithful friends
Stephen and I attended the Innovative Church Community’s “Wilkesboro Regional” this past Tuesday. It was a great day! Here, you see us standing in front of Pastor Tom Bartlett’s Celebration Church (Left to right, Me, Tom Bartlett, Jimmie Davidson, & Stephen). We were there to hear from Pastor Jimmie, founder of Highlands Fellowship, an amazing multi-venue,
A family in crisis
“People who don’t take care of their … own families, have given up their faith. They are worse than someone who doesn’t have faith in the Lord” (Timothy 5:8 CEV). “What am I going to do, Pastor Gary?” A woman cried as she burst into my office. “What’s wrong?” I asked while handing her a Kleenex
A living hope
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1 Peter 1:3 NIV). Have you ever eaten an apple from an apple tree you planted? My guess is “no.”
Groaning into glory
“We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we
Washing soles to save souls
"Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. …I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master… Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them" (John 13:14-17 NIV). When we are looking for leaders at WCC
Who ya pullin’ for?
“So everywhere we go, we tell everyone about Christ” (Colossians 1:28 NLT). “Hey Dad! Did you notice who’s playing in the first round against UNC? It’s your old alma mater, Radford. So, who ya pullin for?” (I received this via text message from my son earlier this week. He enjoys teasing me. I don’t know
Of fish symbols and generosity
“You will be glorifying God through your generous gifts. For your generosity to them will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ” (2 Cor. 9:13 NLT). “How did work go today?” I asked my son, Jonathan, who works at a car wash in Raleigh trying to make a living while being
Tabernacle tribes that count
“So Moses, Aaron, and the leaders of Israel counted all the Levites by their clans and families. All the men between thirty and fifty years of age who were eligible for service in the Tabernacle and for its transportation numbered 8,580. Each man was assigned his task and told what to carry, just as the