Recently, I was running late to catch a flight. I could have blamed the rain that slowed down my drive to the airport, the lack of urgency in the TSA agents, the construction on the moving sidewalks, the disruption in train service, or my boots that made it harder to run. No matter the cause, […]
The Day After
What did you get for Christmas? Most of you spent time yesterday unwrapping packages or tearing into surprises. The piles of gift wrap have been discarded, and some of you may already be disassembling all the decorations. While you exhale from the events that have left you exhausted, let’s inhale the purpose of this holiday. […]
Hope in Our Suffering
The week leading up to Christmas day is usually filled with great anticipation, excitement, and curious wonderings about what is wrapped under the tree. Is that the new action figure I asked for? I wonder what I’ll get from mom and dad and, of course, the grandparents? Well, that is probably how you feel if […]
Emilie Proctor’s Report from Utah Mission Trip with Impact 360
I am thrilled to share with you an opportunity for one of our church members. Emilie Proctor is a student at the Impact 360 Leadership Program. Emilie came to me and expressed her desire and passion for missions and leadership development. She told me she plans to use her gap year to explore this opportunity […]
Christmas, An Origin Story
One of my favorite comic character origin stories is Bruce Wayne as Batman. The backstory of his childhood and the tragedy he experienced was what forged his character. The origin of the caped crusader involves more than just his own experience. It is a collection of people and events that shape the story. Without these […]
Church Conference | December 2022
Our end of year church conference is Wednesday, December 14 at 6:00 pm in the Worship Center. We will review the reports of the various ministries and will have several items of business.
God’s Indwelling Presence
We have ended our time in Exodus, and it is honestly bittersweet. I have enjoyed all that we have learned. Finally, we have reached the climax of this story in Exodus. The cloud, which represents God’s presence and glory, fills the Tabernacle, and the Lord has accomplished his task, that He may dwell with His […]
Being Blessed
This blog example is really hard for me to write about, given my collegiate fan loyalties, but the story is relevant and helps us find a path to grasp an important biblical truth. Hendon Hooker is setting records this year at Tennessee. I was able to watch him play in Athens earlier this month. The […]
Unlimited Mulligans
I enjoy golf but must confess that I hit more bad shots than good ones. Recently I was enjoying a day on the course with two neighbors. This proved to be a great way to strengthen relationships and earn trust for Gospel conversations, and it was also a risk that I held my composure on […]
Shaped by Him
I love going on dates with my wife. I will confess we don’t go on dates as frequently as we would like, but we have learned that being intentional never to stop dating is one key ingredient to a healthy and happy marriage. Conceptually this makes sense with any relationship. Both quality and quantity time […]