Terry M. Buster, Sr. is a third generation pastor living in Phil Campbell, … read more
Understanding Alexander
I've had one of those weeks like Alexander. I'm not talking about Alexander the Great who wept because he achieved all his dreams as a young man. No, I'm talking about Judith Viorst's Alexander. You remember him, don't you? He's the protagonist … [Read more]
A Prayer for Our Land
Heavenly Father, You are the God of all blessing and giver of every good thing. We are amazed at the grandeur of Your greatness and the intimacy of Your love. As Your people, we have a wonderful heritage of faith. In Your Bible we read of … [Read more]
Have Patience
Isn't it interesting the things that stick with us through the years? The smell of the roast beef in the oven when we came home from morning services on Sundays. The faded ornaments that cause us to see those Christmas days when our … [Read more]
Celebrating God’s Blessings
I'm counting just some of my blessings today. I had definitive test last week on an aneurysm the docs discovered when I had my stroke last September. Thankfully, it is small enough to simply follow without having to have brain surgery! That's not … [Read more]
The Nature of Faith.
I wonder how often we as Christians live unhappy, joyless lives because we haven't really paid attention to the Biblical nature of faith? Luke 8:22-25 tells the familiar story of the disciples' fear when they were on a stormy sea with Jesus in the … [Read more]
Backing Into My Prayer Requests
THINK ABOUT THIS ONE: Asking God to do what He says He'll do is part of Lord's Prayer, right? Think about it. "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors....Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil." We know He will do these things. … [Read more]
I Get To Vote
I get to vote tomorrow. Regardless of the turmoil, vitriol, even lunacy of this election season, the bottom line is that I get to vote and I count it a privilege to do so. Beyond that, my vote counts. It doesn't matter if the persons for whom I vote … [Read more]
Freedom to Fly
This summer I had the privilege of travelling to Uganda on a mission trip. The journey itself was a new experience for me. I have flown before but never overseas nor for so long. Today I've been reflecting on some of the things I experienced in the … [Read more]
Love: Spreadsheet or Embrace?
While shopping a few months ago, I picked up a bouquet of flowers for Sue. When checking out, the clerk said, "Looks like someone did something wrong and is trying to get out of the doghouse." Now I'm not saying I never bought Sue flowers to soothe … [Read more]
God-Given Joy
"What do you have to smile about? How can you be so calm in the midst of crisis?" Have you ever heard (or said) those words to someone when life seemed to be crashing in and yet she is so calm and offers an enigmatic grin? How can anyone have joy … [Read more]
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