My Last Day as a 20-Something
Tomorrow is my 30th birthday. I figured since this is a blog for 20-somethings, I should make it known that as of tomorrow I will no longer fit this category. However, by the grace of God, I plan to continue to blog here for as long as they’ll let me. Until I’m too old and...
Lessons from Life in Transition
For the past three years, we have been living in a near-constant state of transition. After we returned from Spain, at no point in time did we ever expect to be in the U.S. for more than six months. A year seemed unfathomable. And after every few months, we were delayed again… and again. So...
Be Comfortable in Your Skin
When I was in college, I really struggled with my “calling” to preach. As a freshman, I knew God wanted me to explore preaching and learning how to share the gospel well, but I couldn’t fully grasp all that meant. So, as I began to get opportunities to speak alongside other young preachers, going on...
How To Rise Above Discouragement
Whenever you feel discouraged or down, it can just put you in a funk. If you feel jealous of someone else or your feelings get hurt because of something that someone said or didn’t say, it can really affect your entire week. So, what should you do when you find yourself in situations like this?...
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I’ve heard it all my life: perfect. Dentists frequently tell me I have “perfect teeth” (thanks to braces aligning my bite and daily brushing habits instilled in my youth). Hairdressers frequently tell me I have “perfect hair” (apparently based on texture, degree of waviness, and ability to hold style). I’ve even been told I have...
Time: Are You Wasting, Spending, or Investing It?
I have heard that there are only three things to do with time: waste it, spend it, or invest it. I want to use every hour that I have INVESTING it in ways that matter. I don’t always, but I’m becoming more and more accustomed to thinking like this, and it’s changing my life. When...
Right Perspective.
“You have not arrived…bottom line.” That’s a constant thought in my life the more familiar I become with serving the Lord, the more I read the Bible, the more consistent I love my wife and girls, the more I serve the community of people I’m around…”You have not arrived Tommy; you’re not there.” AND I...
If God Were Entirely Knowable, He Wouldn’t Be God
It is impossible for us to fully understand or comprehend God. He’s just too much for us. Try to explain how it is that God is everywhere at one time. Try to explain time. How does time work? Now consider that God knows no time. Rather, He does not exist within the parameters of...
50 Beautiful Churches
I would appreciate your prayers as I travel to the National gathering of Free Will Baptist tomorrow. Time probably will not permit blogging next week, but I’ll try to put up a few links worth a look. Below is a great one with 50 of the world’s most beautiful churches. http://www.boredpanda.com/50-most-extraordinary-churches-of-the-world/
Perceptions
We are currently assisting one of our home churches in the pastor search process. As we have seen resume after resume come in, one thing is becoming clear to me: it is quite possible to get a read on people when you see how they present themselves. Granted, putting forth a resume is an effort...
Be Measured Well.
First of all, it’s good to be back! I’ve taken two weeks off from writing due to a heavy youth ministry schedule. Between two camps, a teen retreat, several intern outings, mission trip prep, finishing grad school, and having meaningful family time, it just seemed best. However, that leads to a problem – God is...
One Like Bin Laden…
Upon the news of Osama Bin Laden’s recent death, I heard strong reactions from Christians that hit both ends of the spectrum. Some celebrated his death with great victory, relishing that justice had been met; others mourned the loss of a soul made in the image of God, despite his actions on earth. Still others...
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