Thanks, Central!
My deep appreciation to Nathan Kidwell and the Central church of Christ in Saraland, near Mobile, Alabama. They invited me to speak at their VBS tonight. It’s always good to be with Nathan and the people at Central. Their youth man, Tim Odell, filled in for me on Sunday night a week ago – thanks […]
Thanks, Central!
My deep appreciation to Nathan Kidwell and the Central church of Christ in Saraland, near Mobile, Alabama. They invited me to speak at their VBS tonight. It’s always good to be with Nathan and the people at Central. Their youth man, Tim Odell, filled in for me on Sunday night a week ago – thanks […]
Can Buddha Save?
Phil Sanders from the Concord Road church has an enlightening post about the so-called “:emerging church” movement. This movement is no church at all, rather a mish-mash of philosophies synchronized into a a single movement. If you were in class Sunday, you know we spoke of the need to truly believe our neighbors and family […]
Can Buddha Save?
Phil Sanders from the Concord Road church has an enlightening post about the so-called “:emerging church” movement. This movement is no church at all, rather a mish-mash of philosophies synchronized into a a single movement. If you were in class Sunday, you know we spoke of the need to truly believe our neighbors and family […]
Monday Memo – Abraham
The earliest days of the life of Abraham are a bit foggy. He lived in the east, in a place called Ur. He lived with his wife, his father and brothers. The place where they lived was given over to pagan worship. Men worshipped numerous gods, each with responsibility for some aspect of their lives. […]
I Kissed a Girl and I Liked It
(This article is from David Courington, a friend and preacher from Polishing the Pulpit – JBE) The song entitled “I Kissed A Girl And I Liked It” is number one this week on Billboard’s Pop chart. While lyrics like “I kissed a girl and I liked it. The taste of her cherry chapstick. I kissed […]
ICYC: Better Than Ever
I make my living with words but today I find it difficult to express just how great Indian Creek Youth Camp really was this year. Clark Sims begins planning this week at least 6-8 months in advance. He has handpicked a staff of assistants and counselors that is second to none. At 252 campers, this […]
Notice to Readers
I will be out of pocket this week with our children at camp and will have little time to write. Posting will be sporadic this week and will depend on when I can get to the computer. We will return to normal next week. Since all comments are moderated, none will show until I am […]
Monday Memo – Noah
Have you ever noticed how God has a way of using ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things? It is one of the great themes of Bible to study how God can take an average man or woman and place them on the steps of greatness. When they are faithful, they become heroes. Consider Noah. We […]
Essential Evangelism
Jesus did not instruct his followers to “hold the fort” until he returns. Jesus told us to take the offense and expand the kingdom on earth. The Great Commission makes clear that we are to “Go…and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son and the […]
