At the recent Building Bridges conference my president and friend Danny Akin presented a stirring challenge, calling the convention to a Great Commission Resurgence.  I am obviously prejudiced, but I believe President Akin to be one of the most, if not the most, capable leaders of our time.  His message (heard online not live) took [...]

I recently was called up by the guys in the Chad Lister Band to play the bass. I do enjoy playing the bass guitar. And I certainly love playing with these guys. They are a lot better musicians than I will ever be, which makes it a challenge. But it is nice to pull out [...]

            Last week something happened I rarely ever see, something for which I am thankful to God at this season.  On a recent trip to South Carolina, I had the privilege of enjoying lunch with a former student.  He with me the joys and struggles of the church he currently serves as pastor. He noted [...]

“Misfortune shows those who are not really friends.” – Aristotle             The past few weeks I have enjoyed time with some great old friends. Well, not TOO old, but long time friends for sure.  I spend a weekend in Louisiana with John Avant and his wife Donna. Staying at their house, worshiping at the great [...]