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Some years ago, I read through The Journal of John Wesley. In the journal, Wesley reflects on the mission effort among the American Indians. I was particularly moved by the following lines: 
I went to America, to convert the Indians; but oh! who shall convert me? who, what is he that will deliver me from… Continue reading Words I’ve Not Forgotten

For the next four weeks, this blog will rest and so will this writer. I am taking two weeks vacation and two weeks study leave. During this time, I’m going to be away from the blog, as well as Twitter and Facebook. The next post on this blog will be July 25. I am thankful… Continue reading Be Back on July 25

Every July, I spend several weeks thinking about the upcoming year. I then plan and prepare some messages and sermons for the next 6 to 12 months. I am making a list of pressing concerns that many people deal with today. While these concerns are not necessarily new, they are very real. This list comes… Continue reading Question: What Is Missing From This List?

Last week I was at the Pepperdine Bible Lectures. This is an annual event held each year on the campus of Pepperdine University, Malibu, California. Thousands gather to hear sermons, classes and panel discussions and for great encouragement. This is also a time during which I see longtime friends as well as make new friends.… Continue reading Pepperdine Bible Lectures

Yesterday, I heard several people refer to the sermon at the Royal Wedding. I went to the official website for the Royal Wedding and read a transcript of the sermon spoken by Dr. Richard Chartres, Anglican Bishop of London. The sermon is very good. There is several lines which I particularly like. I have highlighted… Continue reading Words Worth Hearing–The Royal Wedding Sermon

I won’t forget that wail. I was a young minister who had just moved to a small town. One afternoon a young man from our church called and told me there had been a terrible accident. A friend of his had been checking the fences around his property. In the back of the truck was… Continue reading The Cry of Jesus (Mark 15:33-39)

I like this video. Well done. A reminder that what we think about God matters.

I was a junior at the University of North Texas when I decided to quit. I was tired of school. I was working late nights at United Parcel Service. I went to bed each evening about 2:00 am and then got up in time for my 8:00 am class the next morning. My grades were… Continue reading 5 Questions to Ask Before You Quit

There are certain people I love to be around. These people have a way of adding energy and value to most any situation. I like to be around these kinds of people: People who desire to encourage others. They have a way of making every one around them feel good. People who generally look for… Continue reading The Kind of People I Love to Be Around