This time last year my head was swimming as Kimberly and I were the process of adopting our children. It has been a neat experience to be back at the seminary, after last year’s 40 day experience. The adoption journey allowed me to pick up a few words that make for a good time with …
This week I’ve been finalizing the schedule and meeting about various details regarding The Shepherds’ Conference coming up next year, Feb. 28-March 1 at Temple. We have an incredible line-up of speakers confirmed. We are trying to establish the cost of the event soon and hope to have more posted on the web in the …
Since I didn’t finish yesterday’s listening guide, I’ve posted it below… I look forward to picking up in chapter 6 next week. Nehemiah 5 listening guide RESTORATION “Conflict and Compassion” Nehemiah 5:1-19 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we …
The following was a very encouraging post from pastor Jr. Vassar. To all my pastor friends who feel like tomorrow’s sermon isn’t a “home run,” just go hit a base hit. There’s a cumulative effect of your preaching, as Vassar says below. He helps to clarify expectations in this entertain-me, performance-driven culture. We gather weekly …
Yesterday I had an encouraging experience talking, via conference call, with Pastor Ronnie Floyd and fifteen young SBC leaders/pastors. The topic of conversation was related to the future of the SBC and the Great Commission Resurgence. I was very grateful to take part in the dialogue and give my support for the efforts of Pastor …