There is much we do know from God regarding Satan, sin, demons, and the war they’ve been raging against God’s purposes and people. As early as Genesis 3 and as late as Revelation 20, Scripture provides insight into much of the who, what, where, when … Read More
Did She Really Just Say That?
Sitting in on the Monday session of the U.S. Senate was one thing. Getting in was quite another. Let me explain. You’d think that watching Senators McConnell (R-KY) and Schumer (D-NY) engage in a parliamentary chess match would take the cake when it comes to … Read More
The Best Thing My Father Has Ever Done for Me
Most of the doors that have opened for me in my life have swung much easier and wider as a result of my father’s good name. Wearing his last name has been, and still is, a humble honor that, in so many unexpected ways, proves … Read More
My First SBC Annual Meeting
I grew up in an “independent, fundamental, Bible-believing” church. Personally, it was very good for me and, though that phrase has a legalistic, controlling ring to it when it rolls off the tongue, I benefitted greatly from the church and school where I was raised. … Read More
Would You Change Your Name for the Sake of Those Who’ve Never Heard?
We know him as the Apostle Paul. The preeminent first-century church planter/missionary and prolific author God used to pen many of the New Testament letters. We also know he was called Saul. That’s how most of us refer to him when he was the threat-breathing, … Read More
D.L. Moody and the Holy Spirit’s Filling
Though we could debate and argue (longer than necessary) over semantics regarding how a believer experiences the Holy Spirit’s power, one thing all Christians will (and should) agree on: our need for the Holy Spirit’s power and control. As believers individually, we know God indwells us … Read More
What’s “Regular Time with God” for a Young Mom?
We only lived a couple of miles from church, but that ride home back in 1993 contained a conversation I’ll always remember. We were just bearing right onto Mt. Vernon Road from Fairburn Road, with our son upright in his car seat and our daughter, … Read More
Just Yesterday
A few days ago, I was tossing a tennis ball to my 2-year old grandson, Graham, in the back yard. He had the racquet, and though he would swing wildly sometimes, he did often connect. In my world, that’s beginner “baseball” (even though we didn’t … Read More
Plodding Under Providence
Here are three tips for traveling well under the doctrine of providence, that unseen-in-the-moment but clear-as-a-bell-later assurance that God is guiding all things towards his worthy will. Providence doesn’t minimize planning or remove responsibility. It isn’t a loophole for laziness. You can trust and try … Read More
Is Mom a Fruity Tooty?
Okay, I just scribbled that title up there to get your attention. But I do want to take a moment and encourage moms and wives everywhere to realize their full, God-given potential to be the “fruitful vine” in their home (at least I got the … Read More