I have been very encouraged about the committee that was established to explore the idea of a recommended name change for the SBC. This has been long overdue in my opinion. The name “Southern Baptist” is one that causes confusion in many and anger in many others. I am proud to be a Southern Baptist, [...]
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When I got home from a long day of work yesterday I noticed that there was hole in my sock. Although I was surprised to find the hole, I knew why it was there. From the time I put my shoes on that day, there was some annoying object taking its time wearing away the [...]
During my recent time off from work I finally finished reading The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. This classic was a relatively short read, that kept me wanting more. When I finished the read, I could not help but see clear gospel implications in the book. SPOILER ALERT! The story goes that a [...]
As the Denver Broncos continue to win week after week, in on-the-edge-of-your-seat fashion, people have started to ask how Tim Tebow does it. There has always been discussion about whether or not God is intervening to make Tim Tebow so good at winning late, but never so much as there was this past Sunday when [...]
Yesterday morning, I left the warmth of my bed at 4:45 AM, went without breakfast, drove 17 minutes, walked out in the 23 degree weather, and sat in a tree. Why would I put myself through this? I am after a reward. My reward is a whitetail deer. In case you wonder how cold 23 [...]
Too many Christians are scared of the “H Word.” They think that if they say the word “Halloween” they are a bad Christian. The word itself is sloppily evolved from the phrase “All Hallows Eve.” Referring to the night before All Hallows (Saints) Day, celebrated by the Catholic church. There is nothing inherently wrong with [...]
Today I was thinking about a ministry that I am familiar with. The thoughts that came to the forefront of my mind centered around the idea that this ministry is not reaching the heights that they are capable of reaching. I thought about all the factors that led me to believe that this ministry had [...]
I’ve had the privilege to be the team chaplain for two different high school football teams in the last five years. Part of my role is to deliver a devotion to the team every week. Below are ten tips I keep in mind as I prepare each week. 1. Keep it short. The players and [...]
I’m working on a nice farmer’s tan right now (more accurately described as a farmer’s burn). Yesterday, I spent about four hours of my day off working in the current hot and humid climate of the Ohio Valley. I came away with filthy clothes and three very pronounced white to red rings around my neck [...]
I was recently in Cleveland for a mission trip with our high school students. We partnered with the Gateway Network (a church planting network of three churches in the Cleveland area). Here are some things that I learned (or was reminded of): 1. Cleveland is not near as bad of a town as everyone makes [...]
