Over the past month, two different parents approached Carrie and I with admiration for our kids not having cell phones. They commended our unconventional approach, and praised our parenting prowess. As the praises poured out on our parenting abilities, we… Read More »Navigating the Digital Age: Parenting in a Tech-Driven World
Zechariah was a prophet to the remnant who returned to their land after the seventy year captivity. Through Zechariah’s eight visions of the night God discloses how Israel’s foes will be destroyed, her idols removed, her city and Temple restored,… Read More »The Significance of the Myrtle
If you could ask Jesus one thing what would it be? Imagine if Jesus showed up in your home this afternoon and said, “OK, I’m giving you one question.” What would you ask Him? A young man in Mark 10… Read More »I Have A Question
The Southern Baptist Convention (the largest protestant group/denomination in the United States) just released some staggering statistics that would behoove all of us to consider. From 1946 to 1972, the number of Southern Baptists more than doubled, from 6 million… Read More »Where Are They?
Congratulations sweets! You made it! It seems as though it was just yesterday when we took you home from the hospital and here you are graduated from High School and just a few days away from eighteen. As I think… Read More »A Letter To My Graduate
On Valentines Day (ironically) I was having some discomfort in my chest. In light of my history I thought it best for me to check in with my cardiologist. The PA didn’t seem too concerned, but she decided it would… Read More »Allow Me to Share My Heart
Our kids loved spy movies when they were growing up. No, not Mission Impossible or 007, but more on the lines of Spy Kids and The Spy Next Door. These types of spy movies would eventually involve the whole family going on some type of mission.… Read More »A Family On Mission
The story of Cain and Abel is one of the most well-known and intriguing stories in the Bible. This story raises many questions, not the least of which is what caused Cain to kill his brother Abel. Family in turmoil… Read More »“The Tragic Story of Cain and Abel: Lessons on Jealousy, Conflict, and Redemption.”
Well, I’ve made it! Today I have reached what I hope is the halfway point of my life. I have tried to cut myself short of reaching this point a few times, but I’m thankful to have arrived at 45! … Read More »Life Must Go On
“…but thou hast kept the good wine until now” (John 2:10). JUST GIVE ME YOUR BEST!! I’ve heard this in huddles and dugouts many times over the years. We all love and are inspired by those who give it their… Read More »God Never Does Good Enough
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