This time of year in my county a large group of citizens are thinking about one thing; Leaving town and going home.  I live in a university town and am a minister in a congregation with approximately 100 students. Next month many of them will leave for the summer. They will travel highways and country … Continue reading Going Home or Home Going

Over the last few weeks, I have inserted a Survey Monkey poll into YouVersion to encourage people to interact with the sermon.  Most of the these polls are one simple question just to see what people are thinking.  This past Sunday I asked three questions.  Here at the results: Question/Statement 1: "I believe God raised … Continue reading Poll Results

I do not think that what I am about to say will surprise you. I know that you are completely aware of the reality of what I am about to say. "As Christians we are at war." As Christians we are at war. We are not at war with people or nations, but we are … Continue reading The Battle I Fight Daily

Have you ever asked - or thought - that question? Has someone asked you that question?  Maybe it was in a situation where your wife, or husband, had expectations that you simply missed. You ask, "What do you want me to do (say)?" It is possible that such a question arises out of frustration, but … Continue reading What Do You Want from Me?

What is a real man? What does it take to have and keep a “man-card?”  There are many testosterone laden ideas about manhood.  There are many who laugh at what they consider to be “weak” or “soft” men.  But what is a real man? Really?! I suggest looking at the men in the Bible to … Continue reading What Does it Take to be a Real Man?

Yesterday, April 5, 2017, the entire state of Alabama was on weather alert for the potential of severe storms. Our elders based on the potential of storms decided to cancel our midweek Bible studies for safety reasons.  They did this in April 2011 and were glad they did.  Since we were not able to be … Continue reading Recorded . . . Live!

This morning the entire state of Alabama, as well as much of the Southeastern United States, is on weather alert.  All forms of severe spring weather are possible including large hail, lightning, strong gusty winds, strong straight-line winds, flash flooding, areal flooding, and tornadoes. (Did I miss anything?) So I am in my study with radar … Continue reading Stay Alert

The winter of 1986-87 was my Sophomore year at Faulkner University.  (Was that really 30 years ago?) Since I had yet to pledge a social club, I was playing intramural basketball on an independent team.  I don't recall if we won or lost the game that day.  I do recall it was the last game … Continue reading When I Knew

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. . . " These declared our forefathers in the Constitution of these United States, are basic human rights. They considered that all people … Continue reading I Give Up Trying to be Happy

Congregational expectations vary from place to place and congregations expect much from their preacher(s).  Too often these expectations are not written down and this lack of concrete expectations can lead to misunderstandings and hurt feelings.  I suggest having as many on the table (written down) as possible.  We also know that some expectations are ridiculous … Continue reading Churches and the Preacher