The Constantine Codex, by Paul L. Maier

Number three in the trilogy that also contained A Skeleton in God's Closet and More Than a Skeleton. While this one wasn't as enthralling as the first two, in my opinion, I still truly enjoyed it. Of note was the interesting relationships between Christians and Muslims. This was a major part of the story, and I thought Dr. Mailer handled it in a thought-provoking way.

The story deals with the possible discovery of an older copy of the New Testament than has ever been found, and the possibilities of there being more material to consider for the Canon.

Again, this one wasn't as much a page turner as the first two, because there wasn't as much intrigue or crisis involved, but I'd still recommend any and all three of them to Christian or non-Christian readers. I hope there's a part four in the near future.

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Unearthed Stained Glass

We've known there was one up in the church attic above the sanctuary, and here it is. It's so different from the others. Darrell and Pam Moore are going to clean it up, strengthen it, and help us figure out how to display it.

Our New Porch & Ramp

We've been working on a new porch and ramp for our fellowship building--what an incredible difference! We're hoping this will address some needs as well as beautify out church grounds. Come and see...

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Goober Says Hey

For almost three years we have enjoyed The Andy Griffith Bible Study at Drennon Christian Church.  I believe tonight will be our 85th lesson overall, with no momentum lost.  We've traveled to our commonwealth's capital the past two years to see The Andy Griffith Christmas Play, too, and became a chapter member of The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers' Club (Drennon's Deputies chapter), so we love Mayberry.  Tonight, though, we'll meet with a heavy heart.  Goob's gone.

I remember the day Don Knotts died several years ago, and how TVLand showed his best episodes over and over, and we got quite misty-eyed (or at least I did).  I know that over the years we've lost Aunt Bee, Floyd, Otis, Ernest T., Briscoe Darling, Howard, Emmett, Clara, Helen and too many more, but this one really hurts.  Goober was a TV character for longer than any of these others combined, if you count Mayberry RFD and Hee Haw.  Nearly thirty years.

It's always a great consolation when you know the lost loved one was a Christian, though, and I learned that George Lindsay was when I read the forward to the original book that started The Andy Griffith Bible Study.  We've been to Mt. Airy about three times, and I just wish I had been able to run into ol' Goob before he finally went up to heaven to goose St. Peter.

RIP Goob.

Blind Pig and the Acorn

I always like to play good Christian music during our fellowship time at Drennon, and I really wanted to play some old-timey bluegrass this week because of Eric Bush sharing the message for our Stewardship Sunday service.  Searching for bluegrass hymns on YouTube, I came across this family group, Blind Pig and the Acorn.  Just one word:  Wow!  I love their sound.  I love how it makes me think of my family in Rosine, Kentucky, the home of Bill Monroe and Bluegrass Music.  These guys are amazing, and their music is truly haunting.  Bravo!