Welcome to the time of year when we rush around looking for those last minute gift ideas. You know, the office party you forgot about, your child's teacher(s), your child's best friend, and the one you have been putting off because you are looking for the "perfect gift." I am taking today to remind you … Continue reading Gifts that Last

I heard one of the school age children (middle school) say to their peers, "I can't wait until we are out for Christmas!" Our college students are saying, "We can't wait until finals are over." Waiting. Waiting is nothing new. Adam had to wait for God to create a companion for him. Noah had to … Continue reading Anticipation

I found the following story in my files. A quick internet search revealed it in various forms but with no attribution. Just a Story? Nine-year-old Braun lived in a little village not far from London. Braun's parents were agnostics, but they felt that at least once in his life, he ought to go to church. … Continue reading What Do You See at the Cross?

There is a song stuck in my head this morning. You know the type of song; irritating tune, annoying voice, the type you do not want playing on your morning soundtrack. This particular song this morning has a very annoying voice singing with children. It is a song I have not heard in a while, … Continue reading Cleaning Up the Mess

Name these novels: A man and a woman overcome their first impressions and fall in love. An orphaned boy gets in with the wrong crowd but is saved by wealthy man. An old man catches a big fish, ties it to his boat, it is eaten by sharks, the man goes home and dies.  A … Continue reading Shortened Stories

This morning as I drove to my study, I became lost in thought about so many things concerning God. I reflected on: His creation. The variety of the seasons. The beauty of His handiwork. The people in my life. His people the Church. The peace I have in Christ. The simple joy of following Him. … Continue reading Praise

His alcoholism embarrassed  his children. He took matters into his own hands and made a mess of things. His son and grandsons often repeated his mistakes. Good things followed him. People followed him. He was important. God used him for good things, but he took the credit. Pride. Pride is the downfall of many men … Continue reading They Were Broken

Thank you for reading The Morning Drive. I began this adventure in 2009 and some of you have been with me the entire way. I truly do appreciate your loyalty, comments, and I covet your prayers that my thoughts may in some way help folks focus on what is good and right. With Thanksgiving approaching … Continue reading Just a Little Something

Recently I attended a luncheon on "Crisis in Ministry." This luncheon included a panel discussion about handling the issues that come up in ministry. The panel included leaders from Baptist churches, Community churches, and others.  I attended to learn how these men handle issues that are common to those that serve in ministry across the … Continue reading Preaching and Teaching

We are currently in a national epidemic.  We have a disease in this country that permeates every socio-economic level, every educational level, every state, every political party, every religion, and every ethnicity. No one group is immune. No one group is unaffected. Everyone of us needs to pay attention. I am reading more and more … Continue reading An Epidemic