This blog is simply an expressive of love. I come from an incredible family legacy. My great-grandfather was a simple man who walked away from an assured victory in small town politics which would most certainly mean notoriety and respect to follow the still small voice of God. Without a high school education, without family support, without any money, but with a wife and children, he left his home to complete his education so that one day he could answer the call into ministry. His oldest daughter was my grandmother. The sweetest person that has ever walked on this earth. Of course, that is my opinion, but I dare you to dispute it. She met my grandfather at Clarke College. He was a shy farm boy who was immediately captivated by her ability to speak to others about Jesus Christ. It took some doing, but he finally got the nerve to ask her out. With the war churning, their courtship would be disrupted and marriage was most certain before his impending departure to the war. During their time together, he felt the call to the ministry. He always loved to tell about the first time my great grandfather took him to church to preach. Bro. Wood (my great-grandfather) introduced him and really told the congregation about how they were going to be blessed by the words of granddaddy. When it was finally time for him to speak, he fumbled through some scriptures and spoke for less than 5 minutes. That experience would most assuredly discourage me, but not him. After the war, he finished college and began his ministry. My grandmother and him had a tremendous ministry together at churches all over Mississippi and one in North Carolina. They meant so much to so many people. God can do anything to anybody if only we will just surrender to Him and have faith. If he can take one man against all odds educationally and financially to give up everything to follow him, what can he do for you if you will just allow him. If he can take one man who was so terribly shy and make him a bold witness for Jesus, what can he do for you if you will just allow him. I plan to tell more about my grandparents as this blog progresses, but I mainly hope to share their words. My grandmother was a gifted teacher who wrote very moving devotionals that I think need to be shared. I would also like post the powerful sermons that my great-grandfather and grandfather wrote. I hope you enjoy learning more about my family, but more importantly about how good God is!
Proverbs 4:23
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