Since yesterday I wrote about what we are learning from our daughter, today it is appropriate for me to write about what I am learning from and through my son. Wyatt is all boy. He loves baseball, basketball, football, bike riding, and dirt. He is just like his daddy which can make for frustrating interactions …
As a pastor, I’m committed to church attendance. That goes without saying, but many people assume that my commitment to regular church attendance is based primarily upon the fact that I’m a pastor–more of a “well, of course you think it’s important,” rather than an understanding of why regular church attendance matters. The reality is …
I lift weights. I don’t do crossfit, I don’t bodybuild, I don’t run marathons. I get funny looks in the gym because plates clang together and chains are loud. I like to lift heavy weights and I like getting stronger. As a result, I am a student of weight-lifting and power-lifting. I read and study …
Occasionally, I read something and think, “wow, that’s exactly what I’ve been thinking, but didn’t know how to say” (it happened in this book recently on evangelism and discipleship). This morning I read a quote in a blog article that said exactly what I’ve been thinking, but couldn’t really put into words. The article/post was …
I once read that humility is not thinking less of yourself but thinking about yourself less. I find that the times in my life when I struggle most with pride are not the times when I’m confident and satisfied in my accomplishments (thinking of myself) but rather when I’m focused on me, on what I …
Tragedy often causes us to question God. For some, the question of “Where were you, God?” drives them away from faith and into despair. Many people throughout the centuries have turned away from God in anger as a result of tragedy. Others find God in tragedy. We need look no further than the events of …
Yesterday I wrote about how prayer is sometimes not enough. If you thought I was a heretic then, you will certainly be disappointed to hear a pastor say that some things in this world should not be prayed about. By saying that, I’m not suggesting as some have done that some things are too small …
The government seems to have declared war on fast food, large drinks, candy bars, and of course, the greatest perpetrator of them all…high fructose corn syrup (Frustratingly, no one is declaring an all out war on durian except me. See picture on left.). Of course, this is not really a war on food, its a …
David W. Jones and Russel S. Woodbridge have written an important and much needed book on the prosperity gospel titled, Health, Wealth and Happiness. In light of the overwhelming popularity of Joel Osteen, the recent controversy surrounding T.D. Jakes, Joyce Meyer’s $23,000.00 commode (not toilet, so glad they clarified…), and the federal investigation into the …
My buddy Travis Agnew has a great little blog post on allowing mothers to mother. I began making a list of questions that mothers receive (I’m sure I missed some here, ladies, feel free to fill in the rest): Will you use prenatal vitamins? How much do you exercise? Do you drink anything with caffeine? …