I was reminded again today just how easy it is to completely eliminate prayer from your life besides a quick, “Thank you, Lord, for the food.” With the prayer goes the power.
No Room For Compromise
I had the opportunity to hang out yesterday with a couple of young adults whom I have great affection for and was able to hear from them what some of the general attitudes are regarding right and wrong and was is considered acceptable among their age-group. I wasn’t the least bit shocked, but still deeply…
A Super Saturday
Great morning leading a discussion in one of our Institute classes. It’s such a privilege for me to participate, much more lead a group like that. I love seeing the growth that’s happening as a result. Late this afternoon, Jacob and I went for a run together at the campground at Chester Frost Park. Actually…
Chasing the Wind
“…they went far from me, and went after worthlessness, and became worthless.” (Jeremiah 2:5) What we pursue matters. It’s what we become.
Gloriously Inadequate
I was reading this morning in Jeremiah. The first part is the calling of the prophet and how he, sort of like Moses, says he can’t speak. Unlike Moses, though, Jeremiah claims that he is too young…just a youth. I love God’s response: “Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’; for to all to…
Making Disciples
The mandate for the Church is to “go into all the world and make disciples.” (Matthew 28:18-20). If we’re a part of a “church” and not doing that, and doing it effectively, we are hard-pressed to say we are a church. I think that we are to do this is hardly debated. HOW we do…
That’s What I Love About Sundays (said…or sung…in my best southern drawl)
I love Sundays. It’s really nice to be able to say that now because there was a time not so long ago that I absolutely dreaded them. Times were hard and people weren’t very nice. Not all, of course, but some…enough. I remember some Sunday mornings that I would stand at the window of my…
A New Approach: Welcome to my Travelogue
For sometime, I’ve been talking to people about the importance of keeping a journal. I even encourage it during some of my Sunday morning messages, as well, because I think it’s a way for us to record what we’re going through and be able to look back and see how we’ve grown, what God has…
A Simple Day Off
10:35 A.M. Today started with an incredible Fall morning. The sun is bright. The temperature is cool and it’s my day off! I spent the early morning enjoying the sunshine and reading. Not that I don’t read quite a bit throughout the week, but Fridays are specifically just for me. Reading for fun. Over the…
When Despair Creeps In
If I am being completely honest and transparent with you, I’m struggling. I’m wrestling with the mental affects of chronic pain. Now, chronic pain can be labeled in different ways and is usually reserved for pain that has no real end in sight. Hopefully, that is not the definition for me. I have been dealing…
Sunday Morning Rewind: Taming the Wild Beast in Your Mouth.
“If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.” James 1:26 Bridle your tongue. Have you ever tried to bridle (or we could say, bite your tongue) when someone really pushes your buttons? When they say that one thing that really puts you…
Communication Challenges in Relationships: It’s Not About the Nail (Video)
When I saw this on Facebook, I had to share. It’s so good, though, I wanted to put it here, too.
What Four Things Describe You?
If you had to put four things in a bag that describe you, what would they be? That was an interesting question posed to the radio audience on a station I was listening to this morning. An interesting question. One that I think is often harder to answer than we might think. Most people can…
5 Reasons You Should Keep A Journal
For more than twenty years, I have kept a journal…on and off. Yeah, probably more off than on, but I have journaled and think you should, too. As a matter of fact, I have just recently purchased a new journal (my favorite is a Moleskine sketchbook, but use whatever works for you) and have enjoyed…
Sunday’s Message Video – Faithworks: Wisdom for Trials
The Gathering Chattanooga 08-11-13 Sermon-Invitational from The Gathering on Vimeo.
Holy Rebellion: Making the Determination to Stand
I refuse to be defeated. That statement sounds a bit absurd, if you think about it. I mean, if I’m standing in a boxing ring in front of a 230lb well-tuned fighting machine, I’m not sure that my attitude matters very much. I don’t think he cares what I refuse to do. He’s going to…
When Life Gets Tough
Life is tough. Everybody knows that. There is no way for us to get away from the troubles and difficulties that we all have to face. Sometimes, it’s little more than the inconveniences of traffic, dealing with an overbearing boss, or misplacing a wallet. Other times, it’s infinitely worse. Those are events in life that…
Happy 20th anniversary, Karen Price
Twenty years ago today, God blessed me by making this beautiful woman say, “I do.” 🙂 How thankful I am that He did! It has certainly not always been easy, but it has most definitely been worth it! I love you, Karen. Thank you for loving me. Happy 20th anniversary. I'm looking forward to the…
Sermon Video – Relentless, Part 9: Fruitless
One of the most important messages I have preached at The Gathering. The Gathering Chattanooga 06-23-13 Sermon from The Gathering on Vimeo.
A Time-lapse Virtual Tour of Paris
One of Karen and my favorite places in the world is Paris. We haven’t been there since 2000, but get back there frequently through pictures, videos and memories. If you’ve ever been or never been, I bet you’ll enjoy this really cool time-lapse tour of the “City of Lights”. Paris 2013 TimeLapse in Motion…
Video: Relentless, Part 8: Integrity, On the Verge of Extinction
Who do you trust? I mean really trust? If you’re like most people (me, included), you can probably count on one hand the number of people you know, beyond a doubt, that their word is their bond; that if they commit to something, you can take it to the bank. Can you name them? Would…
