If you know Latin you know this essentially means: “I don’t work, therefore I think.” It is a play on a phrase you may know, “cogito ergo sum,” or, “I think, therefore I am.” I will not take the time to elaborate on the more famous phrase by Descartes as this is a blog article and not a philosophy text. But my phrase, given to me by former student and friend John Seago, has a particular meaning I hope to … →

“A smart man is the man who knows what he does not know. “ Unknown As professor of evangelism I have a lot to learn. Still, I do feel like I have a little expertise to bring to the table for that subject. But now as a professor of student ministry as well, I feel like I have a much greater learning curve. Sure, I have preached at scores of youth events and written some on the subject. I have … →

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.”  Henry Brooks Adams “Be an opener of doors for such as come after thee.” Emerson “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.”  William Ward I love to teach. In fact, you do not have to take one of my classes to have me teach you. Just come and hang out with me and soon I break out into teaching … →

I spoke at a youth camp this week, preaching in services and teaching seminars. Nothing about that is unusual. After all, I have spoken at dozens and dozens of these for many years, so many I have lost count.  I have done every type you can imagine: single church camps for giants megas like FBC Jacksonville, and small camps for rural churches. I have ministered at state convention sponsored camps and those of parachurch ministries.  I even did a camp … →