Have you ever had an area in your life where you thought you had no ability, but then took a risk and tried your hand at it only to discover you could in fact do what you thought you could not?  That would be me with writing. I thought most of my young adult life [...]

Yesterday my Christian Growth and Discipleship class spent class time at the home of my co-teacher and friend Mark Liederbach for a time of spiritual reflection. Mark owns a 16 acre tract of land with horses, woods, and the beauty of God’s creation all around. I sat in my lawn chair deep in the woods. [...]

Climbing the ladder has become a phrase used to refer to advancing in life, particularly in business or career.  This analogy makes sense when applied to a materialistic worldview focused on this life exclusively. After all, what more can you do in life than get better at what you are doing, achieve more, accomplish greater [...]

In a couple of weeks the RDU area will host a gathering with some of the most significant leaders of our time talking about some of the most urgent issues of our day. Advance11 hits Raleigh May 4-5.  There is a special rate for students so you surely should come to this. For more info [...]

Last night Michelle and I attended a banquet with our faculty, trustees, and board of visitors. The banquet focused on showing appreciation to the faculty at SEBTS. I sat and enjoyed the evening with such great gratitude. I am finishing my 16th year at SEBTS, which makes me one of the most seasoned profs at [...]