As I stated at my Grandfather's (Orville Engle) funeral this past weekend, I wish I had known him as a friend, or as a coach, or as a teacher. From all I have heard, he was quite a guy. I was honored by my father when he asked me to share a eulogy and preach... Continue Reading →
A Simon Cowell Confession…
I admit it...I'm an American Idol fan. I, along with millions of other Americans, watched the premier of this season's contest. Now, over the past several years, I have become far less of a fan of the shows that showcase the preliminary rounds. The rudeness to contestants (some of which you can tell have mental... Continue Reading →
Parents and their children’s technology
After taking last week off from blogging because of the holidays and travel, this week I am late because of getting back in the office and being in 'go mode'. So, sorry for that.I wanted to, especially after Christmas has just passed and many tech gifts have been given to students, I wanted to issue... Continue Reading →
The Shepherds’ Adoration
I had the opportunity last summer to visit Hungary on a mission trip with some of our recent graduates of our student ministry. We spent 7 days teaching English to a group of about 25-30 students ranging in age from 11 to 18. We taught about creation, the fall, the lingering detremental affects of sin... Continue Reading →
Parents: Teach your children GRACE this Christmas Season
Now that Erin and I are parents, we do a lot of talking and planning about how we will go about certain things with Emma. Over the past several weeks, of course, we have been doing a lot of thinking about how we will approach Christmas with her. What kind of traditions do we want... Continue Reading →
Some new Emma stuff
I decided to just share about Emma this week. Perhaps I'll get inspired and actually write something later in the week, but for now, just Emma.As you know, she began walking a couple of weeks ago. Well, she's everywhere now! The only time she crawls is when she needs to get to something to pull... Continue Reading →
Pointing to Jesus this Christmas season
I have just finished reading an incredible book by David Nasser, entitled Glory Revealed. The book has 20 short chapters, in which David uses 10 different Scriptures to show how the glory of God is revealed in us and through us. If you are looking for a devotion-type book, I would highly recommend it to... Continue Reading →
A word from Tozer…
Two Sundays ago now, our Pastor shared about spiritual gifts during our Bible Study hour. He spoke about the fact that we all have been given varying gifts from God and that we are all accountable for using those gifts in order to aid in building His kingdom here on earth. As he shared how... Continue Reading →
Thoughts from the Baptist State Convention
Have you ever allowed a perfect opportunity to say something to someone pass you by? I have. I have had so many, actually. The moment passes and then you spend the rest of the day wishing you had just said it. I actually had one of those this past week. For the first time ever,... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving
It is really hard for me to believe that Thanksgiving is already here this year. This year has just really flown by!! But, ready or not, it's here. So, what are you thankful for this year? I wanted to just take a couple of moments and share 5 things that I am especially thankful for... Continue Reading →