Author: Gary Furr

I am a musician, writer and Christian minister living in Alabama. I am founder and President of the Alabama Coalition for Healthy Mothers and Children.
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Coalition Launches NO KID WITHOUT A BED Initiative

Gary Furr

The Alabama Coalition for Healthy Mothers & Children and Perry County School System Launch NO CHILD WITHOUT A BED. Community partners seek donations, sponsors, and volunteers to help provide safe sleeping spaces for children and strengthen family well-being across Perry County The Alabama Coalition for Healthy Mothers & Children (ACHMC), in partnership with the Perry County School System, is proud to announce the launch of the Perry County No Child Without a Bed project , a countywide program to by provide beds for children who do not have one. The initiative was strengthened by a generous grant of $20,000 by the Mark Cuban Foundation.  Mr. Cuban … Continue reading Coalition Launches NO KID WITHOUT A BED Initiative

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Pilgrims and Tourists in a Strange Land – Auburn First Baptist Church

Gary Furr

Pilgrims and Tourists in a Strange Land – Auburn First Baptist Church — Read on http://www.auburnfbc.org/sermons/pilgrims-and-tourists-in-a-strange-land/ I had the great privilege to preach for Dr. Tripp Martin today as he was awarded for the wonderful people of First Baptist Church of Auburn, a special congregation to our family. Perhaps this message will offer some inspiration to you. Hang in there, friends. Continue reading Pilgrims and Tourists in a Strange Land – Auburn First Baptist Church

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This One Thing

Gary Furr

I seek to love my neighbor as myself. That would seem obvious for a preacher of the teachings of Jesus, but maybe we need to say it again. Love one another. And I don’t remember any additions to the command. “Love your neighbor as yourself.” It’s hard enough without trying to add a lot of fine print. Love your child, your grandchildren, your neighbor you don’t agree with. Love them, gay, straight, trans, prisoner, judge, immigrant and the DAR lady. Love them, Trumper, Liberal, and none of the above. Christian, Muslim, Jew, Hindu, Buddhist, Rotarians, Knights of Columbus, or atheists. … Continue reading This One Thing

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Hard Times

Gary Furr

Sermon 3 was originally presented on Sunday, November 8, 2009, at Vestavia Hills Baptist Church in Birmingham. The title of this message is “Hard Times,” based on the biblical story of the Prophet Elijah and the widow of Zarephath. That text is found in the book of 1 Kings 17:8-16. Hard times, hard times. Hard times are when we find out what’s in us. I’ve been using a little musical text, so I’ll use this one today. It’s from Stephen Foster, who wrote all those good old Southern songs, even though he only came to the South one time. He … Continue reading Hard Times