Sterling Griggs

I'm not the most tech savvy guy in the world, but I'm starting to learn a little bit more. Last year I became the owner of an iPod touch and it has been a source of great joy for me. Just recently, my cell phone began to malfunction (I couldn't talk on it unless I had it on speaker) so I began to hunt for a replacement. Lots of guys out there have these "smart phones" and, after looking at them online, I wasn't so sure I needed all that they had to offer. I don't really need all the email and data capabilities, but there was one that I just couldn't keep my eyes off of. It's the AT&T Tilt and it is sweet. The Tilt comes with WiFi built in, which for me is great because I didn't want to purchase the data package. I found one that was refurbished and got it for a really cheap price. It came earlier this week and I am like a kid at Christmas. With the Tilt I can (and do): Use Word Perfect Mobile, Excel Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile Ema...

With yesterday being Memorial Day, I had a chance to reflect on just where we've come as a nation. After flipping through the channels and seeing a myriad of war movies and the moving tributes before ball games and at official ceremonies, it was not hard for me to remember the sacrifice that men and women over the centuries have given for America. As a follower of Christ, I want my life to be lived as a memorial to my Savior. Just as no soldier wants his or her sacrifice to be honored only once or twice a year, I believe that Jesus doesn't want us to remember Him only on special days (i.e., Sundays, Christmas, and Easter). So everyday for me is to be a memorial day for Jesus: Living a life that looks like Jesus Sharing my faith more than just on mission trips or outreach events Inviting others to consider the truth of Jesus instead of just inviting them to church Loving my wife and family in a Christ-like way when the "church spotlight" isn't shining on me T...

My kids, especially my daughter Reynolds, loves the show "Yo Gabba Gabba." What's not to like? The "great" beat boxer Biz Markee makes regular appearances as do bands with such names as "The Shins" and "The Postmarks." If you've never seen the show it can throw you off a little bit at first. But, it teaches good values and the host, D.J. Lance Rock, is the man. If you have a couple of minutes check out this sweet little video from the show.

Read these words from Paul in 1 Timothy 1:3-4: As I urged you when I went to Macedonia, remain in Ephesus so that you may command certain people not to teach other doctrine or to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These promote empty speculations rather than God’s plan, which operates by faith. As I pondered those words I couldn't help but think of the great divide that exists in many of our churches today. Just look at the websites of some churches and you will see an extensive listing of their history and their past pastors and the exact dates of when a certain wing of the church was built and the times that they decided to change the color of their carpet. These churches may not be teaching "other doctrines" but based upon what they wish to show the world via the internet they seem to be paying more attention to the "endless genealogies" part. The divide that I mention above exists when churches choose to invest their energy in traditions and c...

I haven't blogged in a few days. Part of it could be that I've been busy and part of it could be that I don't have much to say. So, I thought I would pad my "blog count" and just post these couple of sentences so that I won't feet stuck or pressured to blog on something more significant. Thanks for your time.

So, I am doing something I have never done before. I am taking over my husbands blog without his knowledge. I had to be very sneaky and covert with this operation. May 15th is our nine year anniversary and I wanted to share with everyone my thoughts on what an amazing husband and father Sterling is. On October 17th, 1997 the Lord brought Sterling into my life at fifth quarter after a Mt. Tabor/West Forsyth football game, and on May 15th, 1999 I had the privilege of marrying my best friend. Let me start by saying how blessed I am to be married to such a wonderful man! I must say that our marriage gets better every year, and I agree with Dr. Thompson's OMIB saying (that is Old Marriage is Better). Sterling is an incredible husband who leads me and gives selflessly of himself to meet my needs as his wife. Always there with a hug, prayers, and encouraging words of support for me. He is also a wonderful father who supplies his children with security, love, support, discipline, and ...

As a younger pastor with dreams and a vision that seem to be a little more progressive than other pastors around me, I can almost agonize over what I want to see done in our churches today. To be honest, there have been times that I have been fed up with my own denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention , and have wondered where I fit in with all of this. These thoughts lead me to ask myself what is the most important trait I can bring to the ministry that God has given me. Is it to be radical, a revolutionary of thoughts and ideas? Or is it to be cutting edge, shunning any of the traditional methods that I have learned over the years in an effort to reach this generation? The answer to both of those is no. Rather I believe and understand that, once I get past my own personal desires for ministry, God has called me above all to be faithful. Faithful to preach His word and pronounce His truth. Faithful to lead His people and His church. The passing of Dr. Forrest Pollock had me...