Blog—Walk By Faith
Is Revival on the Way?
The Key to Revival Growing up, I did not truly understand what revival was. Like most Baptist kids, I thought revivals were a week-long series of meetings where, if you were lucky, a few folks got...
After the Tree Comes Down
In 1969, Peggy Lee made her song “Is That All There Is?” famous. Her sarcastic question tapped into the hopelessness that permeated the culture of the late 60’s. Over 50 years later, the question is...
My Pen is Now My Pulpit
I walked away from the pulpit a year ago for what I assumed would be the last time. That has turned out to be the case, except for one opportunity to fill in for a church without a pastor. A year...
Should We Just Skip Christmas This Year?
Some years, the temptation to skip Christmas is palpable, and this might be one of those years. Across social media, I'm encountering a reluctance to celebrate, fueled by the persistent rise in...
The Joy of Saying Yes
Every day, I get advertisements from book promotion sites with suggestions of books they think I might like. Today, one of the suggested books was “The Joy of Saying No.” Now, let me be quick...
Perceptions Matter
We’ve all heard the adage: Perception is everything. Or perhaps you’ve heard this: Perception is reality. Either way, perception is vital to how we live our lives. So, how does this affect the lives...
Being Social with the Gospel
Social media is such an ingrained part of our culture that many don’t remember a time without it. But it also evokes one of three reactions: We either love, tolerate, or hate it. I understand and...
Seasons
Sometimes you have to reinvent yourself. It’s OK; it’s not a sign of failure but a sign that the seasons have changed. When the leaves begin to change in the fall, you don’t say, “Oh, wow. summer...
Twists and Turns
I have friends that graduated with me over 50 years ago who lived an utterly straight life. I’m not talking about sexual orientation. I’m referring to the direction and path of their lives. They...