I've missed you.  I have not posted anything for a week. Maybe you have missed me too, maybe. Last Tuesday I had surgery so I spent the rest of the week away from my study. I did have time to do a little extra reading between "recovery naps" and a LOTR and Hobbit movie marathon … Continue reading Monday Morning Thoughts

Peter instructs his readers, "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." (2 Peter 2:18a) Grow! I heard a preacher say, "if we are not growing, we are dying." We are good at growing in our knowledge. Many Christians can quote a lot of Bible and give lists of … Continue reading Grow in Grace and Knowledge

He left a little earlier that morning so he could make it to the National Honor Society Meeting. The outgoing officers had nominated him for President and today was the vote. Attendance was mandatory for all nominees but he did not make the meeting. Two blocks from his house, he was in a minor traffic … Continue reading Truth or . . .

I am working on the this Sunday's sermons as we look at Limitless Grace. Grace is one of those topics that brings chill bumps. Even as I begin this post and think about the chapter and stories I am about to share I get that feeling of excited joy that brings chill bumps or goose … Continue reading Grace for the Lost

Disclaimer: I have tried not to write this post this morning. I have tried to talk myself out of it. I tried thinking about other things as I was driving to the study. But I failed. Last night Amy and I watched part of the Golden Globes and I learned a few things. First, I … Continue reading Dear Hollywood

I have a note on my corkboard that has one simple sentence. A sentence that I want to define me. I'll share that sentence with you later after I relate a background story. There is an account of Jesus' interaction with different people in John 8:3-11. Some have questioned the authenticity of this story, but … Continue reading Stones

I am a minister, a preacher, and an evangelist. That is what I do. I spend my week studying from the Bible and various sources in order to share two or three messages a week with others. I spend time each week studying or contemplating what to share with you that will encourage you in … Continue reading Why I Do What I Do

Our theme for 2018 at Tuscaloosa's Central Church of Christ is Daring Faith.  This year we will be looking at events and passages in Scripture that challenge us to step out in faith and to be an example to the world as we walk by faith. We start off the years in January learning about … Continue reading Daring Faith 2018

A few months ago, Barry O'Dell, editor of Fulton County Gospel News, asked me to write an article on the role of women in the Church. He specifically asked that I answer the follow question: So What Can Women Do? The article is in the current paper issue. You can use the above hyperlink to … Continue reading Women in the Church

According to Scripture, traditions, and sources such as Fox's Book of Martyrs many early disciples pad a high physical price for following Christ. Stephen was stoned (Acts 7). James was beheaded (Acts 12). Philip was scourged, imprisoned, and crucified. Matthew was killed by the sword. James, the Less was stoned and his skull smashed with … Continue reading The Real Cost