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Blessed?
February 16, 2017
Thoughts derived from Ephesians 1:3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every SPIRITUAL blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. (Ephesians 1:3) If you have heard me speak in recent years you have likely heard me quote EugeneRead More -
Thoughts on Faithfulness
February 15, 2017
Thoughts derived from Ephesians 1:1 This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am writing to God’s holy people in Ephesus, who are FAITHFUL followers of Christ Jesus. (Ephesians 1:1) Faithfulness… Well done you good and faithful servant… He isRead More -
Let Your Heart Go Free (excerpt)
February 7, 2017
For years I found it difficult to establish and maintain rhythm in my life. I had the all too familiar peaks and valleys in my faith. So what changed? As cliché as it may sound, everything shifted for me when my thinking changed. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but letRead More -
I’m no fan of Tom Brady…
February 6, 2017
Tom Brady is the GOAT!!! Tom Brady is the GOAT!!! Tom Brady is the GOAT!!! (**GOAT = Greatest Of All Time) If, after last night’s Super Bowl victory by the New England Patriots, you logged onto Twitter or watched post game commentary the sentiment was wide spread. Hand him the crown, bestowRead More -
Media / Greed / Division
January 31, 2017
I am tentatively entering the fray… Rarely does a social media post, a meme, a blog entry or even a lengthy article sufficiently cover all of the variables found in the hot button topics of our present American society…immigration, women’s rights, etc. Therefore, the echo chamberRead More -
The Movement // ROOTED
January 30, 2017
In a few months, hundreds of students and leaders will converge on Camp Jackson, a property set aside for decades as a meeting place between young people and the Lord. Our theme for this year’s camp experience is “The Movement // ROOTED”. Those familiar with our TYM Family are well versed inRead More -
Truth / Fear / Prayer / Psalms
January 26, 2017
Truth. In recent weeks I have spent my morning meditation in the Psalms. Also, at times I pause during the mid day hour to pray through a psalm or two. Initially I assumed this would be a rather simple practice. After all, a healthy percentage of the most quoted scriptures in christiandom areRead More -
Vols / Calipari / Leadership
January 25, 2017
Last night was fun. An unheralded and unranked Tennessee Vols basketball team defeated the future NBA player laden Kentucky Wildcats. Kentucky fans will point the rafters in Rupp Arena and their historical dominance over the Vols in an effort to soothe their pain. That’s fine. It’s not theRead More -
The First Time I Sinned…
January 24, 2017
I remember the moment vividly. I was in the first grade on the far edge of the playground out of ear-shot from our teachers or any other authority figures, surrounded by my “friends”. The region in West Tennessee where I grew up is notorious for substantial erosion issues. It is a place ofRead More