What does it take to be satisfied? Is satisfaction even a good thing? Looking at the church there are three groups of people: 1) the Satisfied, 2) the Dissatisfied, and 3) the Unsatisfied. Satisfied Christians think of themselves or the church where they worship as already arriving at perfection or at least being good enough. They feel good … Continue reading Satisfaction
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You Are a Slave
What? I'm not a slave! I am free. Most of us, especially in democracies consider ourselves free. Free to be and do to what we want. As true as that may sound and as true is that appears -- it is a lie. Your freedom enslaves you. To quote a song about relationships from my … Continue reading You Are a Slave
Customer Satisfaction
Like many others, I held a part time job during high school. I had the privilege of working in the restaurant industry as a busboy, cook, and butcher at the Western Steer Family Steakhouse on Mobile Highway in Pensacola, Florida. (That location closed in the mid-'90's.) In my two years at The Steer … Continue reading Customer Satisfaction
Why I Finally Asked Amy Out
Yesterday, I wrote to the guys about what to look for in the one you date. Today, I thought I would go back in history to the Fall of 1987 in Montgomery, Alabama on the campus of Faulkner University. I was a Junior Bible Major and had ended an 18 month relationship early in the … Continue reading Why I Finally Asked Amy Out
Will You Pray?
Thank you. Thank you for your prayers; I covet them. If not for the prayers of the faithful, what could we accomplish. Prayer does so much for us as Christians. Paul describes the armor that Christians wear and emphasizes that that armor is incomplete if not for prayer (Eph 6:11-18). Life has a way of … Continue reading Will You Pray?
Real Power
Springtime in Alabama is a time of change. Flowers bloom, trees bud, sun shines, rain falls, and occasionally a surprise in the form of a late snow. This season presents quite a quandary, and not just for the weatherman. Most of us face the issue of what to wear each morning. We check the weather … Continue reading Real Power
The Original Undercover Boss
On Sunday evenings, when we get home in time, we watch a new "reality" show on CBS - Undercover Boss. The premise of this show is simple: A CEO of a major company such as Waste Management, 7-11, or White Castle sheds his suit and tie, dons a "blue collar," and then goes to work … Continue reading The Original Undercover Boss
The Man I Desire To Be
Four years ago, as I was completing a Masters' Degree in Ministry, our instructor (Paul Tarrence) assigned us at simple project. That project was to reflect on the Man we Desired to be. I wrote this list then and occasionally pull it out to look at it, today was one of those days. I reflected … Continue reading The Man I Desire To Be
What is the Church of Christ?
Admittedly, I feel completely inadequate to publish an answer. But with all the discussion, SPIN, and rhetoric circulating around Kenneth Starr's acceptance to take over the Presidency of Baylor University and the storyline that he will place membership with the on campus Baptist Church, I felt it was time to cautiously chime in. The answer I … Continue reading What is the Church of Christ?
Top Ten Ideas to Help Destroy the Local Church
The home office is feeling quite sarcastic this morning and provides us the following top ten list: Top Ten Ideas to Help Destroy the Local Church. 10. Be irregular or at least habitually tardy in attendance at Bible Classes, worship, and other activities.9. Talk critically about church leaders in public, around other members, and to … Continue reading Top Ten Ideas to Help Destroy the Local Church
Driving Thought 