I once called someone’s home and one of the children answered. I asked to speak to her mother. I could hear the mother in the background telling this child “Tell him that I’m not home. The child followed her mother’s instructions. I wonder what happens to the character of a child when parents teach this… Continue reading “Just Tell Them That I’m Not Home” (Lies, Lies and More Lies)
Tag: God-Hungry
On Resilience 1 (Guest writer-Charlie Coil)
The following post is written by Charlie Coil. This is part one of a series entitled, “On Resilience.” Charlie’s words are wise, needed, and thoughtful. (Charlie is completing his Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Arkansas. He is also a husband, father, and minister.)Part I: Fragile Clay Jars: Hardly Resilient There’s a funny story… Continue reading On Resilience 1 (Guest writer-Charlie Coil)
Strengthening the Soul (11)
Perhaps you’ve heard people say: “We don’t watch that much television.” Well, maybe. The truth is that many of us watch far more television than we realize. In some homes, the television is always on. Literally! The first person who gets up in the morning turns on the television and it may stay on until… Continue reading Strengthening the Soul (11)
Life Happened at Safeway
When I was growing up, much of my life was spent at Safeway. All three kids went with my mother for the weekly trip to Safeway on Buckner Boulevard in Pleasant Grove (Dallas). We entered the store and got a cart. I can remember the various stages of riding in the cart, standing on the… Continue reading Life Happened at Safeway
The Sickness Unto Death (Soren Kierkegaard)
Soren Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher and theologian. He was born May 5, 1813 and died November 11, 1855. During his lifetime, he wrote a number of books. In 1848, he wrote The Sickness Unto Death. In the book, Kierkegaard discussed the idea of despair, which he equates to the Christian understanding of sin. Kierkegaard… Continue reading The Sickness Unto Death (Soren Kierkegaard)
Lynn Anderson on the Value of Mentors
Each Monday, I have been posting segments of an interview with Lynn Anderson of San Antonio, Texas. Lynn has served as church planter, minister, and mentor to many, many people. In this segment, he discusses the value of mentors in his life. I, along with a number of other people, have been blessed through Lynn’s… Continue reading Lynn Anderson on the Value of Mentors
Lynn Anderson on Sexual Temptation
Each Monday, I am including a clip of an interview with Lynn Anderson on this blog. In this particular interview, Lynn discusses some issues that are especially pertinent to any church leader (or anyone else). This particular clip deals with sexual temptation and ministry. Past videos have discussed "shepherding" and "loneliness." Lynn Anderson has mentored,… Continue reading Lynn Anderson on Sexual Temptation