In my world, the Christian community specifically, there is a lot of negative commentary these days about how the youth of our country have become mouthpieces for a culture of corruption and rebelliousness. Honestly, some of that commentary is well deserved. Let us remember though, that rebellion and “fighting against the man” has been a…
Let me tell you, Vertigo is a horrible malady and a more horrible experience. I recall how my dad would sometimes get it and would be incapacitated, needing to lay on his bed in a dark room, hoping it would soon leave. I had my first introduction to it early yesterday morning, around 5:30am. The…
Last evening, I was invited to attend an informational meeting about a powerful ministry called Sat7. My host was a ministry friend, Dr. John Freeman, and the venue was his Green Frog Farm in Crockett County. I am glad that I joined them to learn more about this type of evangelistic outreach. During the course…
Yesterday, I was on the campus of my alma mater, Union University. The occasion was a student ministry expo, where nonprofits are invited to set up a table and talk to students about ministry opportunities. I, along with a new CEF colleague, Marty King, engaged several students with general information about CEF and our need…
You can do it! C’mon man! Let’s unpack this post and make it relevant to your life, homie! After we unpack a nugget of cultural all-inclusive truth, let’s drill down into what it means to make you feel GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD! HollerLuYuuuuuuuh! What in the world??? Seems a bit, much… right? How do we take a sacrificial…
During the years of my life in Christ, I have seen many different people struggle with their spirituality. To be fair to all, I also struggle with this, often contemplating how “I” should embrace the supernatural characteristics of God Almighty. His Spirit can be like still, deep waters… calm and serene. At times, I believe…
Yes indeed. Call them the Thin Blue Line, the police, the cops, or anything that is respectable. The men and women who “protect and serve” our communities deserve to be respected. I have better than average insight into the life of a policeman, because my earthly father was one in our hometown of Humboldt, TN….
I was blessed to be part of two important church-related activities last Sunday. The first thing was an invitation to share my heartfelt story with Poplar Heights Baptist Church. I did this in the morning worship service. I actually was given the opportunity to conduct the whole Sunday morning service, which doesn’t happen that often…
About a week ago, I was invited to an event at the old Central High School in Alamo, TN. A good ministry friend, Dr. John Freeman, had invited me to join him there as the Crockett Co. Alumni gathered for a fundraiser to support an important project… the Crockett Co. Community and Family Resource Center….