I had the privilege of spending Sunday morning at Farley Street Baptist Church in Waxahachie, TX while senior pastor, Richard Smith, was away on vacation. It was a powerful experience as Blanton Feaster led the congregation in singing. I already knew Blanton had gifts in the area of administration and teaching, but Sunday I found …
Monthly Archives: July 2014
When Bible Study is Difficult
When I was little, I got the word “death” and “deaf” mixed up. This was especially problematic when my Sunday school teacher would talk about the death of Christ on the cross. I couldn’t figure out why we went on and on about the Lord’s hearing loss! As silly as that sounds, there are still …
What Your Pastor’s Sermon Really Needs
I love 1 Corinthians 1:20-25. In it, Paul makes a great case for why we need the Holy Spirit to draw men unto Christ when we present the Gospel message. Paul starts the passage by calling out all of the intellectuals, scholars and academics asking, “Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?” …
Moonwalking in Heaven
I often wonder what it will be like when my son finally meets his mommy. Bryce was three months old when Jill died. Therefore, everything he knows about his mom is a result of the stories and pictures that I, along with my friends and family, share with him. In a sense, he has a …
No More Beating Around the Bush
According to my quick Google search, the phrase, “beat around the bush” has its origin in medieval hunting practices. Hunters would hire men to walk around taking whacks at trees and bushes to see what animals would come out. Sounds to me like a great way to get mauled by something with sharp teeth and …
Why I’m Concerned About Evangelizing My Son
I have a parenting struggle to confess. I am uncomfortable about my young child being asked if he would like to make a decision to trust Christ as his Savior and Lord. Please, don’t label me a heretic just yet. This is a real issue that I imagine other Christian parents have dealt with and …
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Right on Time
After losing my wife in an automobile accident in 2008, I have struggled with recurring depression. The darkness of depression can attack without warning. It does not ask permission and it does not need a reason. Make no mistake; depression is real. I remember one difficult time in particular when I was feeling like a …