Today marks a day many of my friends will not recognize. But those who do know the significance of this day have most likely been thinking about it for a few days.  One of the features of Facebook is the reminder of all your friends’ birthdays. You can see the list a day or two ahead, so for some dear friends of mine, and my family, today marks a day we will all stop to consider.   Today would have … →

Okay so today is Monday. Yesterday was a long day (but a good one).   Jeff Capps graduated from Southeastern’s college a couple of years ago. Jeff never had to endure the torment of sitting through one of my classes, but he has had to listen to my teaching far more than most who have. Jeff has traveled with me on many, many occasions as a worship leader.  We have ministered together from NC to Texas, and from Florida to Ohio. … →

I often get emails from pastors and other leaders seeking resources to help them shift the focus of their church from institutional to missional.  I also hear from church planters who want to build the right DNA into their work early on.  My friend Ed Stetzer just commented on a new resource he wrote for Lifeway.  You can read a sample of it here and check out his website (which you likely already do) here.The study called “Sent” can be part of … →

   I love snakes. I have enjoyed them since my early years. I have always loved animals in general and reptiles in particular. In my middle and high school years I caught and kept all sorts of lizards, snakes and turtles, from king snakes and box turtles, to skinks and a really big snapping turtle. Most of my time at Southeastern I have kept a snake or two in my office. I do not know too many professors at Evangelical seminaries … →