Scripture: (Gen. 2:23-25) 23 And the man said: This one, at last, is bone of my bone, and flesh of my flesh; this one will be called woman, for she was taken from man. 24 This is why a man leaves his father and mother and bonds with his wife, and they become one flesh. 25 Both the man and …
It is long overdue. I am very tired. It is vacation time. We are not going anywhere for the whole week. We are going to make some special trips and do some special things, but most importantly, I am going to enjoy this: I’ve scheduled some blog posts this week while I am away, so feel free to check back …
I’m about 10 days removed from my 10-year high school reunion. Yeah, I’m getting old. We had the festivities last weekend. It was a three-event reunion: 1) Football game on Friday night against Dorman – we lost, 2) Buffet at the lake, and 3) hangout at Sports Break. OG and I attended 2 out of 3, you can take your …
It’s Friday morning. 5:30am. It’s go time. It’s time to defend my doctoral project to my doctoral committee at Southern Seminary. The Taurus is ready. Granola bar in hand, let’s do this thing. Schedule: 5:30am – Leave Greenwood 8:30am – Get gas, stretch the back in Jefferson City, TN 12:45pm – Get lunch in Louisville, get dressed in business attire …
That’s right. I’m calling you out, week. The week of Sept. 13-19, 2009, you are going to try to take me down, but you have been misinformed. Christ in me, the hope of glory. I will survive. The Holy Spirit lives in me, and I will not be shaken. If I do waver this week, no worries – I have …
Gen 2:21-22 21 So the LORD God caused a deep sleep to come over the man, and he slept. God took one of his ribs and closed the flesh at that place. 22 Then the LORD God made the rib He had taken from the man into a woman and brought her to the man. You’ve heard the expression, “they …
Happy Labor Day! Hopefully, you are like me and have a lack of plans today. We are hoping to enjoy our family and rest. While I am thankful for a day off, it reminded me of the need of a weekly rest. Back in March 2008, I preached a message on “The Rest of God” in our Balance series. The …
Infertility is a reality, and many of you might have troubles reading stories about having children because at this point, you do not have any of your own. As you pray concerning children, maybe you should consider that God has given you children already – you just may not have birthed them yourselves. James wrote, “Pure and undefiled religion before …
My first book, Freshman 15, went on sell on May 26th. I posted this back on May 22nd: I normally have a hard time promoting something I have done, but I don’t have a problem now because of two reasons. The answers in this book are God’s answers rather than mine – His ideas are a lot better. Each chapter …
It’s true! The Agnews are expecting baby #2! We have been trying to keep things quiet for a while now, but we had to inform some people, and I think some got a little overambitious with who they told and it seems that the word is getting out. This week, we have a had a few people ask us if …
7 Then the LORD God formed the man out of the dust from the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being. 15 The LORD God took the man and placed him in the garden of Eden to work it and watch over it. 16 And the LORD God commanded the …
26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness. They will rule the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the animals, all the earth, and the creatures that crawl on the earth.” 27 So God created man in His own image; He created him in the image of God; He created …
In my first semester teaching a world religion course at a secular university, I learned the vast number of worldviews that could be prevalent in one location. As I taught through different religions’ teachings, many students would show their disbelief or disapproval of certain ideas. Once we got to Christianity, one of the selected texts was concerning marriage relationships in …
Scripture: (Gen. 2:23-25) 23 And the man said: This one, at last, is bone of my bone, and flesh of my flesh; this one will be called woman, for she was taken from man. 24 This is why a man leaves his father and mother and bonds with his wife, and they become one flesh. 25 Both the man and his …
I have many areas in which I need to improve. One of the most critical that I always must work on is my role in the home. I must continually develop my leadership within my home so that my wife and child receive the best that I have to offer. Due to my great ambition for the ministry, I could …
Yes, it’s true. Today is my birthday. I am a whopping 28 years old today. So much to be thankful for, I thought I would list 28 reasons why on the 28th of July I am a grateful man: “But God demonstrated His love towards us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8)! My …
The most common wedding ceremony used starts with the words, “Dearly Beloved, we are gathered together here in the sign of God…” As you think about your own marriage, where are some ways that you can start to “live” out a change this week? Below is a list of key phrases from this ceremony. How good of a job have …
I posted some pictures on Facebook and sent some Tweets last week updating everyone on the status of my sister and her baby, but I haven’t had time to post some stuff here. So… My sister, Tara, and her husband Richard had a precious baby, Harper Elizabeth, who was born on Thursday @ 1:40 in Charlotte. She was 7 lbs …
Pastor Andy Stanley wrote a book entitled Choosing to Cheat which describes the tension between the demands of a family and the demands of a vocation. His premise is that you will have to choose to cheat in one area – either your family or your work will get the best you have to offer. Which one will you choose? …
The Pharisees once asked Jesus if God disapproved of divorce, why did Moses give instructions for a proper handling of a divorce in the Old Testament? Jesus replied, “Moses permitted divorce only as a concession to your hard hearts, but it was not what God had originally intended” (Matt 19:8). Is divorce permitted? Yes. Is it ever the best option? …
In Gary Chapman’s helpful book, The Five Love Languages, he holds that every person has a specific love language that speaks to them most. Do you know yours? Words of Affirmation – You feel especially loved when people express how grateful they are for you, and for the simple, everyday things you do. Quality Time – You feel especially loved …
In the third post of this series on what to do when your mentor falls, I want to leave you with an encouraging though: When Your Mentor Falls (Part 3): Don’t Confuse the Fallen for the Savior Don’t Discount Their Impact Don’t Overlook Your Frailty Don’t Confuse the Fallen for the Savior Remember that we are called to follow Jesus …
This is a picture of my desktop: You may think, “That’s a lot of stuff.” In reality, it’s not enough. I have a LifeWay writing deadline today and I got to pick up the pace. I am writing curriculum for their “I (Still) Do” series to come out in May 2010. The learner guide deadline is today. The leader guide …
When Your Mentor Falls (Part 2): Don’t Overlook Your Frailty Don’t Discount Their Impact Don’t Overlook Your Frailty Don’t Confuse the Fallen for the Savior In this second post of the series, I want to encourage you to watch out for something when your mentor falls. When someone you look up to stops following Christ, don’t overlook your frailty. It …
I was working on my blog post for today, and I got a blog post from my seminary presdient, Dr. Al Mohler, on the state of Gov. Sanford. Too good and too true not to share: A Governor, a King, and the Tragedy of Adultery The sad spectacle of South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford continues to dominate the headlines as …
I’m following up on an earlier post and want to talk about what to do when your mentor falls. I will talk about a point on each post, but here are my main thoughts: Don’t Discount Their Impact Don’t Overlook Your Frailty Don’t Confuse the Fallen for the Savior When Your Mentor Falls (Part 1): Don’t Discount Their Impact If …
Have you ever had someone that you look up to fall morally? Have you witnessed up close the hurt associated with affairs? In the recent days, our nation has been reminded in many cases the fallout associated with marital unfaithfulness. From celebrities to politicians to pastors, it seems like no one is exempt from the possibility. If you are like …
Sunday night was a pretty big night for me. It was the culmination of my 15-week project that I implemented at North Side that corresponded with my seminary research. If you want to know what has happened in the last fifteen weeks corresponding with my project: Crossroads Series GRACE Series Legacy Series Focus Group Church Survey Making Faith Stick (2 …
A few Sundays ago, I shared a message called “Generational Hand-Me Downs.” In it, I talked about God’s call to be fruitful and multiply. I knew this would raise a couple of eyebrows. I did get one email question concerning that comment. I thought I would share with you my response. As far as the message goes, I was worried …
After Sunday’s message, I have heard a lot of encouraging words. That message was difficult to preach. Eph 6:1-4 is an in-your-face-passage. It’s encouraging, but it is honest with how the home should be run. After a message like that, it is easy for fathers to walk away with motivation devoid of application. You might be a dad who wants …
Through this sermon series at church, there are more questions asked then we are able to answer. There are so many possible situations with homes, there is no way to possibly address them all? But what about prodigal kids who had parents who did everything right? This is a common question that I thought I could address today. In relation …
Date Night was great. We talked about having a “Controlled Calendar.” Amanda and I had a great time over dinner talking about how to schedule our priorities. Even if you couldn’t come, if your schedule is out of control, what have you done to ensure that you have time to nurture your marriage?
In an increasingly busy society, many forces compete against the unity of the home. Parents should utilize the local church to assist in raising godly children. Neglecting the local church concerning a child’s development is not only detrimental to the child’s spiritual vitality but also exposing the parents’ limited resources. While the local church does serve to bring the family …
It all starts this Wednesday. MAKING FAITH STICK: Ensuring That Your Children Have an Enduring Faith I will lead a four week study entitled Making Faith Stick designed to equip parents of younger children decipher when their children are ready to become Christian. We will be focusing primarily on the dynamics of elementary aged children but not solely, and anyone …
I resealed my driveway yesterday. Before: After: Today, I am tired, but I do love closure.
No need to worry, these pics were taken in the driveway.
I love this weather cause I can take my little buddy to the park:
The moment when Obadiah realized Dad had installed cabinet locks… I have you for now…
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