It was in the middle of the night, about this time of the year. I was a very young guy, not yet married. I was wrestling with what to do next – with my life. I did not know. Inside, I was wrestling with anxiety, worry, and fear about the future. “What am I going… Continue reading Where Are You Going?
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Long Before You Marry
It is awfully difficult for children to rise above the emotional and spiritual maturity of their father and mother. Impossible? No. Hard? It often is. So many married men and women feel very much alone spiritually. Many single dads and moms are in church each Sunday, all too aware Years ago, she married a great… Continue reading Long Before You Marry
One of the Most Important Decisions You Will Ever Make
One of the most important decisions you will ever make is deciding who you might marry. It really is very important. I don’t mean to imply that you must marry. I’m just saying that before you marry, know that who you marry is critical. A few weeks ago, I was on Facebook and noticed that… Continue reading One of the Most Important Decisions You Will Ever Make
When Sunday Evenings are Hard
For many ministers, Sunday evenings are hard. You finally go home after an exhausting day. If you are not careful, your mind and emotions can take you places that are not good. You wonder, am I really making a difference? What’s the use? You think about those biting words of criticism. At the time, the… Continue reading When Sunday Evenings are Hard
When Men Remain Little Boys
Far too many men are actually boys who have never grown up. The following are characteristics of men who seem to display an immaturity that ultimately impacts those around them. 1. A man who is a bully (toward women or men) is still an immature boy. 2. A man who perpetually lies to his girlfriend or… Continue reading When Men Remain Little Boys
An Important Decision We Have Made
Charlotte and I made a very important decision many years ago. We made this decision when we married and then repeated it a number of times. The decision we made was that we would enjoy wherever we lived. In our married life, we have lived in a number of places. Florence, Alabama Pulaski, Tennessee Dallas,… Continue reading An Important Decision We Have Made
This Could Be So Refreshing!
The best ministers I know understand that they are first servants. In fact, the best mothers, fathers, friends, I know are first servants. People who are genuine servants have discovered the essence of what serving Jesus really is. Servants are not always looking for the advantage. Servants are not always reciting their resume. Servants do… Continue reading This Could Be So Refreshing!
You Never Stop Being a Parent
Today is a special birthday. Today is Christine’s birthday. A month ago, we celebrated Jamie’s birthday, which was also a very special birthday. These two women are our daughters. They are now in their thirties. They are mothers to our grandchildren. Jamie is married to our wonderful son-in-law, Cal. I remember so well, the evening… Continue reading You Never Stop Being a Parent
Give Your Children These Advantages
Are you a father or mother? I have learned much and am still learning. A few things I have learned: 1. Being a dad or mom will help you understand how God must feel at times. As a parent you may experience great joy, great satisfaction, great disappointment, and even great pain through your children.… Continue reading Give Your Children These Advantages
Live Now
It is so important to live right NOW if you want to be ready for the next chapter of life. Now is the time to take the right step. Today I have been thinking about the people who I was with this past weekend (the men of the CrossPoint Church of Christ, Florence, Ala.; the… Continue reading Live Now