What I Learned at the Wilson County Fair
Last night was my family’s first experience at the Wilson County Fair and that’s exactly what it was – an experience. Between petting zoos, hypnotists, chainsaw carvings, and deep-fried EVERYTHING, what more could anyone want in life?? We honestly had such a great time! But God reminded me of something while we were there that...
A Better Way to Look at Setbacks
Have you ever felt like you just hit a spiritual wall? In fact, it wasn’t just one wall, but it was as if there were barriers all around you, boxing you into an isolated, paralyzing place in life? These are pretty scary moments – it’s as if God is nowhere to be found and all...
How To Set Right Priorities
One of the biggest things people need to think about, especially young adults and college students, is learning how to prioritize. Dads knowing how to make family time count, being able to create a consistent quiet time with the Lord, knowing how to tackle projects on the job, studying rather than cramming – if you...
An Ironic Way to Be a Better Leader
There’s a leadership principle that I’m being reminded of a lot these days. It’s not deep; it’s not something brand new or flashy. But it’s incredibly important, more than most leaders even think. The funny thing is that, initially, it makes absolutely no sense. What I’m talking about is the concept of leaders learning how...
Why You Need to Learn From People You Disagree With
I read a quote recently that said, “Genuine humility is the capability to learn something from anyone.” I think one’s ability or inability to do this tells a lot about them. Can you learn from those you disagree with? Can you be a student of someone that you don’t have anything in common with? I...
There Should Be No Greater Challenge.
I’ve been reading through the Gospels with a few of our students and staff and have noticed an incredible truth about Jesus. There’s TONS of times throughout His life on earth that He laid down a specific truth or command for those He was speaking to and Scripture would follow this teaching with something like,...
For All the Over-Achievers Out There…
I wanted to write to all of you over-achievers out there who love to do EVERYTHING. If someone asks you, “What do you NOT like to do in ministry,” and you always say, “Nothing! I love it all!” let me first tell you, welcome to the club. I’m definitely in your boat! I love it...
Don’t Settle For Small Vision.
I’m sure I sound like a broken record to some of you, but I love mentorship. I love learning and I love teaching. For that reason, I love investing in interns each year that we accept to come to our church, not to dump all the stuff we DON’T want to do on, but to...
NAFWB 2011
In just a few short weeks, I will be attending a national gathering of American Free Will Baptists. Alas, our Executive-Secretary will not be decked out in stylish garb similar to that worn by the Arch-Bishop of Canterbury. However, the annual meeting is an important gathering for those in my free church tradition. Today participation in...
Don’t Get Replaced.
This weekend, I’m speaking at a state conference about the Church and, based on what I wrote on this blog yesterday and after finishing up my message last night, I felt that there was one more thing to add to my thoughts on LIVING OUT and CASTING biblical vision based on the privilege that’s ours...
Ask the Hard Questions.
Currently, I’m teaching a high school boys life group at Tim Horton’s every Monday night. We talk, laugh, make fun of each other, and try to be transparent in what we are excitedly receiving from the Lord as well as what we are carelessly rejecting from Him. It’s one of the highlights of my week...
Quitting Isn’t an Option.
I LOVE the Rocky movies. I LOVE the story of Rudy Ruettiger. I LOVED cheering for Butler in the NCAA Tournament. Why? Because to each of these people or teams, there was no option to quit and when someone can look at their situation with that kind of mindset, it changes everything. I admire Dave...
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