Grew up in pastors home (check) Went to Christian school (check) Only missed church a handful of times in whole life (check) Went to Bible College (check) Married another pastor's kid (check) Begat 5 pastor's kids of my own (check) Have only ever been in ministry vocationally (check) Finally received assurance of salvation (check) It... Continue Reading →
The best type of evangelism is done through the basis of relationships but sometimes you don’t have that luxury. Christians need to be ready whenever the need arises to give the gospel, whether or not there is an ongoing relationship with the person. This is typical when you meet people on a plane, in another... Continue Reading →
What is the difference between faith and trust? Seriously, can you give a legitimate answer? Anytime I've asked this, or have been asked this by others, the answer is basically the same for each. Over a year ago I was in a counseling session where the counselor asked what I thought was the difference is... Continue Reading →
21 years ago this month I was in a van with seven other people that ended up becoming very dear to me. We traveled for Baptist Bible College in Springfield Missouri on a musical recruiting team. Our travel schedule lasted throughout the school year going to churches on the weekend, and also for 10 weeks... Continue Reading →
You’ll be glad you read this devotional gem from a Christian brother. via Not Finished Just Yet
While listening to James Taylor’s Walking Man album tonight, I was taken back by the genius of his songs. He was in his middle 20s when he wrote and recorded it, which means he had to write from his young and limited experience. I do realize that some young artists have more God-given talent than others,... Continue Reading →
Levi is my youngest. He's five and just finished kindergarten. He asks me some really funny questions. Here's one from today while on a car ride to a friends house we were helping move. Levi: “Dad, ask me what 20 + 20 is." Me: "Levi, what's 20 + 20?" Levi: “40!” Me: “Levi, what’s 20... Continue Reading →
