Archive for February, 2006
Encouraging Words
Tuesday, February 28th, 2006For the past couple of days I have attended the Ky. Baptist Convention Evangelism Conference in Lexington. There were a number of sermons, break out sessions and dialog among pastors. Among the notable speakers was Bobby Welch, current President of the Southern Baptist Convention and Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Daytona Beach. Bobby is [...]
Deputy Fife (1924-2006)
Saturday, February 25th, 2006Don Knotts, known as the fearless and focused deputy in Mayberry North Carolina, died today. He faithfully served Sheriff Andy Taylor as his skinny and wiry sidekick in what is undoubtedly the best show ever on television. I have been a big fan of The Andy Griffith Show (TAGS) for years. My dad got me [...]
Out Of Control Disciple
Friday, February 24th, 2006I ran across this passage in a book by Leonard Sweet called ‘A Cup Of Coffee At The Soul Cafe’…
Sweet is a bit ‘out there’ on some things…but I do like this passage - not very deep, but it’s fun.
‘I am part of the Church of the out-of-control. I’ve given up my control to God. [...]
Revolution
Saturday, February 18th, 2006While reading ‘The Barbarian Way” by Erwin Mcmanus, I found this passage.
Barbarians are…”not about religion or position. They have little patience for institutions or bureacracies. Their lack of respect for tradition or ritual makes them seem uncivilized to those who love religion.”
When I read this statement, I really identified with those qualities of the Barbarian. [...]
Bitter Fruit
Friday, February 17th, 2006I guess I just overestimate people. I most certainly expect too much out of people. I am amazed that some ‘just don’t get it.”
This journey that God has set me, my family and about 100 others on is one that is unexpected but completely ordained by Him. I have never been more certain of anything [...]
You Want Me To Do WHAT?
Friday, February 10th, 2006As most of you know, Paula and I have a lovely two and a half year old daughter. She is full of surprises everyday and is likely to say anything, if she says anything at all that is.
Yesterday, she and her mommy went to see our Pediatrician (who is a close friend and leader at [...]
Being Mocked: The Essence of Christ’s Work, Not Muhammad’s
Thursday, February 9th, 2006Article by John Piper about the Muslim response to the cartoon depicting Muhammad. He says things more thoughtfully and more eloquently than I.
Cartoon Rage? please….
Sunday, February 5th, 2006Muslims the world over are raging with anger after a Danish newspaper published an editorial cartoon that portrayed Muhammed wearing a turbin that was made to resemble an explosive device. Radical muslims have torched Danish embassies in Damascus and Beirut. The cartoonist is in hiding, fearing for his life. For more news reports on this [...]