Thoughts from The Bible

No Room In The Inn
by Terry Broome

Can you imagine??? It’s truly hard for me to fathom what it means to say that God came in the flesh in the form of man, and they called His name “Jesus, for He would save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:2; Luke 1:31). I’m certain that most readers will remember very well the record of Luke 2:7 “And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.”

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Fishing tip of the week

February, March on Lake Guntersville
by Mike Gerry

Early spring is just a brief time away and when we get there only your imagination holds you back.

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Love shouldn’t hurt – ever

Letting Go
by Teresia Smith

Here we are at the end of one year and poised to begin a new year. The past two years have been quite difficult for many people and everyone has high hopes that a new year will bring back normalcy, more joy, and a sense of peace. People will be making New Year’s resolutions and gym membership purchases will be at an all-time high. However, I recently saw a quote that reminded me that the things we want to happen don’t just happen on their own. It takes our willingness to change, grow, and to work for what we want as we pursue our dreams. Marc and Angel say it best:

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Thoughts from The Bible

Taking Christianity Seriously
by Terry Broome

The story has been told of a preacher who was describing the crucifixion of Christ in very dramatic detail. He preached of the anguish and pain that Jesus felt, the crown of thorns on his head, the physical pain of crucifixion coupled with the personal feeling of being alone when He cried out “My God, My God, Why hast thou forsaken me?” As he described all that Jesus did for those whom He loved so dearly, a little boy in the audience began to cry, and soon was sobbing aloud. The people sitting next to the mother gave her a knowing smile and the mother, evidently quite embarrassed, turned to her son and whispered, “Don’t take it so seriously!”

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Fishing tip of the week

High water challenges
by Mike Gerry

Winter in the south is full of challenges, but nothing is as noteworthy as the fact that we get lots of rain and high, muddy, water as it becomes the norm in the south during the winter months.

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