“You measure the importance of a person by the things to which he says no.” Unknown I did something on Thursday of last week I rarely do. I walked into a class of amazing students and said, “No more appointments for the next week.” I love students. I love to meet with students. I love [...]

Since childhood I have had a love for animals, especially those that do not normally qualify as pets. I was catching snakes and lizards from an early age, and brought home snapping turtles so big I had to drag them. It is a wonder that I still have my hands and feet! Here are some [...]

A few years ago I had a conversation with a mom and dad who were concerned with the spiritual progress or lack thereof of their high school son. They told me how they had a weekly prayer meeting, did devotions, and named a few other obviously spiritual activities. They simply could not understand why their [...]

Yesterday I had the honor of bringing the closing message at the Lifeway National Youth Workers’ Convention in Nashville to about 400-500 student pastors, state leaders in student ministry, and others. I love people who love young people. I talked to them about a gospel-focused, missional student ministry.  One of my points was essentially the [...]

I rarely ever promote events through my blog, but this fall SEBTS is hosting our first event in a long time for middle and high school students and those who serve with them. LEADERSHIP ROCKS, a ministry of Student Leadership University, is coming to our campus Friday night and Saturday, October 29-30. Student Leadership University [...]