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A Lesson From Rudolph
December 4, 2019
A couple of nights ago I sat on the couch, warmly snuggled up with my 9 year old and 8 year old under my favorite blanket. The faux fireplace was roaring, my Santa coffee mug filled with delicious warmth, and the Christmas feels wafting nostalgically in the air. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was on TVRead More -
Neither the Lesser
August 19, 2019
Sometimes oceans split and we walk right through… Sometimes we scale majestic mountains and gain a breathtaking view… Sometimes the Lord does a miracle before our eyes… Sometimes we have to strain to attain new highs… Both require faith… Neither the lesser. Faith is tricky.Read More -
The Movement Conference // GRIT
August 14, 2019
A planted flag is symbolic of territory possessed. Through the ages, to take possession required something of those longing for expansion… GRIT Blood, sweat and tears accompany acquisition. Taking hold of that which is available demands that one summons a prerequisite measure of toughness. Tenacity,Read More -
3 Years Ago, My Dad Died
November 28, 2018
Three years ago today my dad passed away. No one reading can escape the inevitability of wrestling with the death of someone dear to the heart. We are all in the same boat, being able to identify with one another on a very personal, meaningful level. When I read of a friend, even a distant acquaintance,Read More -
Why Allow Negatives to shape our Theology and Practice?
January 25, 2018
In my experience, we are highly susceptible to allowing negatives to shape our theology and our Christian practice. I will give you a few examples. 1. We allow the person who has no integrity with money and uses the Bible to manipulate people into giving to cause us to… (a) not want to talk about moneyRead More -
The Movement Camp // YES
January 24, 2018
As we have journeyed together as a TYM Family, a distinct culture has evolved. Some aspects of our culture have been intentional, conscious. While other dynamics have simply happened upon us. Some of our culture, we sought out. Some of our culture found us along the way. This is a picture ofRead More -
A Parent’s Key to Praying with Your Kids
January 18, 2018
If you were to evaluate our family, listen in on our conversations and observe our schedule, the likelihood is high you would surmise that we place a high value on rhythm. Since our kids were born we developed a schedule and have assertively protected it through the years. As the kids have gotten older,Read More -
A Lesson from Coach K
January 11, 2018
A guest entry from my very good friend, Rick Waycaster, who pastors First Assembly Milan. Anyone who knows me is aware of the fact that I’m a diehard Tarheel fan and not a fan of Duke. I am however a fan of Coach K. He operates at a level of excellence that has transcended and influencedRead More -
Seeing and Looking
January 11, 2018
I am an avid sports fan with very specific rooting interests. My Vol fandom and my allegiance to the state of Tennessee at large creates a very simplified, refined view of the sports landscape. I cheer for all things Tennessee… the Vols, the Titans, the Grizzlies, the Predators and I willRead More