Category Archives: Discipleship

Greetings from Beverly Hills, Fl

Yesterday Norma Jean and I celebrated our 56th wedding anniversary.  It has been a great journey.  Literally!  She is my best friend, my lover, and my partner in ministry.  Together, we have worked full time for 9 different churches in 6 different states.  We’ve traveled together to all 50 states, as well 15 countries, and several U.S. and British territories.  Like all couples we’ve had our share of joys and sorrows, good times and tough times,  problems and challenges.  However, with faith in Jesus and commitment to each other, we’ve come a long way.  We’ve been blessed.  And we thank God. Continue reading →

As I sit in the early morning darkness drinking hot coffee and writing this post, I’m listening to the rumbling sounds of thunder.

I didn’t know rain was in the forecast today. But, yes, my iPhone says “thunderstorm.” “Lightening.” “Rain 100% chance.”

For a few minutes there’s stillness. Just the gentle patter of rain. Then suddenly there’s another resounding thunder roll, a flash of lightening, and an unsettling cracking sound. Continue reading →

Last night I was privileged to speak at the Charlestown Road church of Christ in New Albany, Indiana, in their Summer Series on the theme “Exalted.”

The lessons are based on the late Matt Bassford’s hymn “Exalted.” I was one of 9 speakers given a specific phrase of the song. You can hear the hymn and listen to the lessons on their web page. Continue reading →

Our writing and preaching theme this year is Fundamentals of faith. So, far we have explored 29 basics to living a life of faith.

Today, we begin a 7 lesson series based on 2 Peter 1:5-8, which Peter affirms that if we “add” these qualities to our faith and “abound” in them we “will never fall.” That’s an incredibly bold claim. So, they must be important basics to Christian living. Continue reading →

Well, we’re on the road again.

We’re leaving Welland, Ontario, this morning and heading to the Canadian capital, Ottawa.  Then it’s on to Quebec City.  Then to Montreal.

We will end the week at Kingston, Ontario, where I will be preaching next Sunday at the Limestone Church. Continue reading →

Greetings from Welland, Ontario, Canada

This is our final post from Welland on this trip.  Tomorrow I will be preaching at Wellandport. Then we leave Monday to be with the brethren in Kingston, Ontario, where I will be preaching at the Limestone church on August 11th.   However, we’re taking the week to get there by visiting Ottawa, Quebec City, and Montreal.  So, we’re looking forward to seeing a different area and culture in Canada. Continue reading →

Four preachers were discussing their favorite translations of the Bible.

The first one said, “I like the King James Version because it’s the one I grew up with and I love its beautiful English.”

The second preacher said, “I like the New American Standard version because it is closer to the original Greek and Hebrew.” Continue reading →

One of the highlights of our trip to Ontario Canada, each year is participating in the VBS at the Wellandport Church. They may be small in number by the world’s standards. But they are great in faith, hope, and love.

It was a privilege to teach the adult class and share lessons about Noah, the ark and the flood. But it’s a real pleasure to see the children’s genuine joy. Their unbridled enthusiasm. And hear them sing their little hearts out. Continue reading →