Category Archives: Discipleship

Greetings from the Great Smoky Mountains

Norma Jean and I are enjoying one of our special places to visit this week.  The beauty, serenity, and majesty of the mountains reminds us of God’s greatness.  And, it’s just good for the soul.

Additionally, we always enjoy worship with the brethren in Cosby, an easy and picturesque 20 minute drive from Gatlinburg, where I’m privileged to preach whenever we visit. (Yes, I’m preaching at Cosby tomorrow).  If you’re ever in the Smokies, we recommend you worship with these fine folks. Continue reading →

My good friend and preaching colleague, Steve McAllister, texted me recently saying, “thought this might be of interest for your blog on April 30th.

Attached was an article by Mike Riley entitled, “Do We Really Need A National Honesty Day? Continue reading →

TIME Magazine recently published its annual list of the “Most Influential People of 2025.” For over two decades TIME has produced this list along with the person of the year who they believe shape, influence, and transform our lives.

Predicably President Donald Trump is on the list, including six members of his administration. Members on the list hail from 32 countries and contain familiar entertainers like Snoop Dog and Demi Moore. Included are sports celebrities like Olympic Champion Simone Biles, and NFL quarterback Jalen Hurts. Continue reading →

Greetings from Plainfield, Indiana

It’s been a great week sharing the Word with the brethren in Belleville, Indiana, and reconnecting with so many friends from the past.  I appreciate so much being invited back to my “old stopping grounds” it has been a wonderful and special time of fellowship, sharing, and reminiscing. Continue reading →

Author and theologian, John Piper, has a podcast called, “Ask Pastor John.” In a recent episode Piper addressed an issue raised by a listener named Mason, who wrote, “I have been struggling with the concept of eternity lately.”

After explaining his recent study from various sources about eternity and heaven, Mason then shared this perplexing concern. “I struggle to process something with no end. How will we not get bored?” Continue reading →

Today, April 22 is International Earth Day. According to their webpage their mission is to “diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide.”

Earth Day began in 1970 and claims to be the largest environmental movement with over 150,000 partners and more than 192 countries. Continue reading →

“It’s Friday. But Sunday’s Coming!” was a column we consistently posted from 2012 through 2016.  Each one spoke of some aspect of Jesus’ redemptive work through his life, death, burial, resurrection, and ascension.

They are 175 posts archived for our readers to access.  Since today is identified as “Good Friday,” I am reposting this one published 11 years ago today on April 18th, 2014.  Many, if not most of our current readers, have never seen it.  I believe you would profit  from it’s message. Please take time to read this short post and share it. Continue reading →

“The death of Christ did not terminate but did germinate his work,” penned the 19th century Scottish author and preacher, Ian MacLaren.

“The cross is the center of the world’s history,” MacLaren added. “The incarnation of Christ and the crucifixion of our Lord are the pivot around which all the events of the ages revolve.” Continue reading →

Our grandson, Miles, who’s in the 4th grade, attends a private school, Florida College Academy.

The other day I saw some school papers attached to the refrigerator at their house and one caught my attention which is copied above. Continue reading →

With the recent stock market volatility, many are concerned about their savings, investments, and retirement accounts.

Andy Sochor in a post on his Daily Bible Notes page offers some thoughts about our attitude toward riches that provides  a helpful perspective. We share it with a few additional thoughts. Continue reading →