Another opportunity to trust

We got another “call” today. For those who have been through cancer treatments, you know what that is. In the time between a surgical procedure or biopsy, there’s a day or so of simple waiting as the doctor/oncologist examines and…

On the road again

We’re hitting the road today for westerly places. This weekend is Homecoming for my alma mater, Ouachita Baptist University and alsomy 20th college reunion. To Carolyn’s delight and my chagrin, we’ll be attending Tiger Tunes on Saturday night. Before there…

Crucify murmuring

The only thing fun about murmuring is saying it. Murmur. Murmur. Love it. The reality of the word is that it’s a verbal cancer. It destroys all who it infects. Murmuring is that condition of the heart that erupts in…

Review: The Christian Atheist

The Christian Atheist: Believe in God but Living As If He Doesn’t Exist by Craig Groeschel I’ll confess. I judged the book because of its cover – or title, to be exact. I’ve used the expression Christian Atheist before, and…

Tweetcloud

Here’s a nice graphic view of my recent tweets… You can get one yourself here.

Experiencing God

I’m currently studying Experiencing God for the 4th time. The first time I studied the discipleship course written by Henry Blackaby, I was in my early 20s and an all-knowing seminary student. I was on staff at First Baptist Church,…

Just do that thang

It’s time. You’ve flirted with the knowledge and sense of responsibility toward an idea for a long time now. The conviction you felt as white hot in that moment long ago has since cooled to ice-edged certainty. You know you…

Ode to OBU

It’s my 20th college reunion this October, and I’m pretty excited about returning to the metropolis of Arkadelphia, Arkansas. My days at Ouachita Baptist University were undoubtedly some of the most formative, fun, and forever-directing of my life. I learned…