by Aaron McCollough | Jun 18, 2015 | Pastoral Nuggets: Archives
Yesterday, around 9pm, the heart and spirit of people all across America and the world were broken by the news of the senseless, horrific, heinous, tragic, unimaginable, unexplainable, and inexcusable slaughter of nine innocent people in Charleston, SC. Their...
by Aaron McCollough | Jun 11, 2015 | Pastoral Nuggets: Archives
The eyes of many in the congregation were moistened this past Sunday night, and the presence of the Holy Spirit was palpable as she shared her testimony. It was easy to see and understand that her words were coming from a place of darkness and deep hurt in her...
by Aaron McCollough | Jun 4, 2015 | Pastoral Nuggets: Archives
“Happiness depends upon ourselves. Maybe it’s not about the happy ending, maybe it’s about the story. The purpose of life is a life of purpose. The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. Happiness is a direction not a...
by Aaron McCollough | May 24, 2015 | Pastoral Nuggets: Archives
Being raised at 38 Border Road meant a lot of things. One thing it meant was you were going to learn to play a musical instrument. My whole family is musically inclined. Momma played the piano. Daddy played anything with strings on it. Billy plays the piano. Frank...
by Aaron McCollough | May 21, 2015 | Pastoral Nuggets: Archives
As Christians and as human beings, busyness is something we all struggle with. I’m sure you’re like me and have realized there just aren’t enough hours in the day anymore. So, I would not be so foolish as to tell you not to be busy. Busyness...
by Aaron McCollough | May 15, 2015 | Pastoral Nuggets: Archives
Life (and Christianity) is much like the game of baseball. I read a quote from Rick Dempsey about baseball that both resonated with and encouraged me. Hopefully, it will encourage you as well. Regarding being effective at the game of baseball, Dempsey said,...