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 […]
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 First Baptist […]
