How to Fix Your Wife

Today was week 3 in the Marriage by the Book series entitled, “How to Fix Your Wife.”  Since I was gone to seminary last week, it was great just to sit back on the keys and the mandolin, and let Kennerly, Eric, and the rest of the gang lead.  I am so honored to lead beside men and women that …

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My Valentine

I am the luckiest man in the planet! Being away from my valentine for a week reminded me how truly blessed I am!

Worldliness #4 (or the dangers of fingertip callouses)

  I started playing guitar my eighth grade year.  I almost quit two weeks after my first lesson.  Honestly, I wanted to play the guitar more than anything.  My air guitar moves were getting better by the day, but I earnestly desired to add an actual instrument to my routine so that I could improve my audience from my bathroom …

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Bad Church Sign of the Week: Stop, Drop, & Roll

This week’s bad church sign states: “Stop, Drop & Roll will not work in Hell.”   I am not a fan of making light of the fact that people separated from Jesus will spend an eternity away from him.  I believe it, but I don’t laugh about it. Plus, we must ask the question: what is the purpose of this …

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How to Change Your Husband

On Sunday, we had week 2 of our Marriage by the Book series as we tackled the topic: “How to Change Your Husband.” Ladies, rise up. We did see a whole lot of ladies on Sunday.  I think the way Jeff handled the topic was great.  While our culture has distorted Scripture’s teachings on a woman’s role, what submission means, …

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How to Avoid Ministerial Burnout

God has blessed me with many positive male ministerial mentors in my life.  Through their example, I have learned what it means to be a husband, father, and pastor.  With so many negative examples of ministers, certain men’s faithfulness to Jesus and to their family have kept me encouraged and hopeful.  From these men, I have learned to seek balance …

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Book of the Week: Stop Dating the Church!

This week’s book of the week is Stop Dating the Church!: Fall In Love with the Family of God. This small book by Joshua Harris is full of sweet goodness.  While Harris is a great writer, this book is a critical read for many people.  Many people (especially college students) have a tendency to church hop or church shop or …

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I Led Worship for a Bunch of Women (well, sort of…)

I was honored a few months ago when some of the ladies from the South Main Street Baptist Church’s Women’s Ministry asked if they could use one of my songs for the theme song of their upcoming retreat.  That retreat was this weekend up at the Cove led by my good buddy, Ruth McWhite.  Even though I wasn’t there and …

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Test, Funeral, and Fusion (Oh, my!)

What a Tuesday!  And that is an understatement if I’ve ever muttered one. After giving a quick test for my religion class, I hurried over to the funeral home to conduct the funeral for my grandmother.  I was so honored to have so many family and friends present in honor of my grandmother. In my message at the funeral, I …

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