August 2003 -- I write this in the Birmingham airport, waiting several hours for a plane stalled in the Northeast by inclement weather. Outside, the North Alabama skies also are dark and stormy, lightning flashing, peals of thunder reverberating across the heavens. But no thunderstorm can dampen the joy I feel following a full weekend with Disciples Fellowship in this city of rolling hills, luxuriant foliage and stately tree-lined streets. Like Barnabas at ancient Antioch, I have witnessed the grace of God and I am glad (Acts 11:23). This new community of believers began only months ago as … [Read more...]