Recently while on vacation, I was worshipping with the Church in Foley, Alabama. The Bible class teacher that morning made a statement similar to this, "Biblical illiteracy plus religion equals superstition" (or BI+R=S for you math-formula type people). Biblical Illiteracy plus Religion equals Superstition When I heard this I immediately thought about two passages of … Continue reading Very Superstitious

You realize you locked your keys in the car, panic sets it, you are going to be late, how could you have done this . . . but then you notice a window is rolled down.You fought hard, but lost in the end. If only you had been stronger, if only you had prepared better … Continue reading Relieving Stress

I made a few trips home this summer. A few extra trips because of Dad's battle with heart failure, kidney disease, and Steven's-Johnson Syndrome. Earlier this month, I travelled down because his heart was failing, I stayed for a week to help arrange and participate in his memorial after his heart had had enough. As … Continue reading Going Home Again

The last full weekend in June my wife and I took a vacation. We took time away from her job leading teachers and teaching summer school and my role as a preacher. I had the opportunity o assemble in worship and learn from a preacher I had not heard speak before. Thank you Foley Church … Continue reading Keeping the Church Alive

We live in unstable times. We live in a time when Christianity as a whole represents a minority of the people in the world. Adherents.com estimates that only 30% of the worlds population is Christian. Some of those are in name only. We must take a stand and stand fast and strong often in opposition … Continue reading Take a Revolutionary Stand

I start today with an explanation as to why I have been neglecting Driving Thought the last couple of weeks. My dad is 83 years old and has had a major health issue arise that is making changes to my parent's weekly schedule. I needed to the with them a few days two weeks ago … Continue reading Proclamation

Maybe you can help me understand. I find difficulty with the recent announcement by Bill and Melinda Gates that they are separating after 27 years of marriage.  They made this statement, "We no longer believe we can grow together as a couple." Maybe I find this difficult because my paternal grandparents were married nearly 50 … Continue reading Why after Twenty-Seven Years

On January 20, 1961 President John F. Kennedy became the 35th President of The United States. There are a few things to note: 1. He was the youngest elected president at 43 years old. (Theodore Roosevelt was younger at 42, but he became President at the death of Pres. McKinley. 2. He was the first … Continue reading Revolutionizing the Church

Every year, friends of mine in ministry look for a congregation to work with. Some are just starting out in ministry and are looking for their first position. Others have years of experience and are looking for a change (voluntarily or not). As a minster I think I can speak for what my fellow servants … Continue reading What the Preacher Wants

Gracious Heavenly Father, When I look to your people I see men and women who struggled with focus. I think of Adam and Eve losing focus and forgetting your care. That did not turn out well for them.I recall Cain with his offering of convenience not of sacrifice. His anger at your displeasure did not turn out … Continue reading Time to Refocus