worship is…

You’ve heard it said and probably even sung that “we were made to worship.” But what does that mean? If we truly were made to worship, ask yourself this question – are you worshipping in the everyday, and if so, how? It stands to reason that if we were made to worship, we probably ought [...]

what is the great commission?

I guess you could call a lot of things about the story of the life of Jesus great. His coming was great. His miracles were great. His baptism was great. His compassion was great. His death was great. His resurrection was great. Great doesn’t necessarily mean grand or fun to look at or posh or [...]

praying for wisdom. praying for love.

Wisdom and love.Who doesn’t want them? Decisions loom. Loneliness abounds. Hopelessness is near. Brokenness is realized. Money. Relationships. Future. Who doesn’t want wisdom and love?
How would you define wisdom? The Bible has an entire “book” dedicated to wisdom principles. The book “James” from the New Testament of the Bible states that God will give it [...]

two videos worth sharing

It doesn’t take a long time to share some videos here in my blog, so I thought I would do so. I hope you enjoy them. 
The first one is of a teaching concept about the ways of Jesus called “Converge.” Donald Miller hosts. Looks interesting. Comes out in October 2009. Let me know what you [...]

a southern baptist post

I composed this post on two plane rides in one weekend. It’s just a few thoughts that have been swirling in my head and heart provoked by some recent articles I have read from southern baptist leaders and some conversations Dad and others and I have had over the past few months. Here goes…
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My dad [...]

at the races…

The July 4th Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway was Caleb’s 6th NASCAR race to attend. He has been at one Nationwide race (the level below the Sprint Cup), and five Sprint Cup races. All of this may be completely foreign to you. It was to us about two and a half years ago. [...]

here’s to Mom’s recovery…

My mother-in-law, Kathleen, sent this to my wife and me. It is very touching and powerful, not to mention that these kids sing great. Thanks so much Mom Albert for the “mom” you are to me and for sending this on. It meant a lot.
Hope yall enjoy. 

preaching “godliness” is not good enough

I’m not picking a fight with anyone here. I’m just saying. Church culture must stop doing what Jesus told the Pharisees to stop doing – preaching “godliness” as good enough. 
Do this. Don’t do that. Do this at least three times a day. Don’t do that ever, especially if it is rated R. Do this every [...]

sharing with all who have need

It’s an amazing description of the 1st century church from the book of Acts in the New Testament. They treated everything they had as though it was not their own. Check out this modern day version from this brief news report by CNN:

Church Gives Fresh Meaning to ‘Offering’ Plate
Most churches have church members put offerings [...]