In 1910, roughly two-thirds of the Christian population of the world lived in Europe. According to a recent Pew Forum Study this has changed dramatically: –about a quarter of the population of Christians (26%) now live in Europe –24% live in sub-Sahara Africa –37% live in the Americas –13% or about one-eighth live in Asia [...]

I love sports, especially football. I do not love the obsession bordering on idolatry sports sometimes creates in our culture, with grown men spending hours when they should be working at their real job playing fantasy sports, for instance. But sports can teach a lot. And the Scripture has more than a few illusions to [...]

On Sunday, January 1. 2012, I officially start P90X2, the latest in the fitness revolution led by Tony Horton, who by the way is my age (52). Because I have several friends beginning one form or another of the fitness programs offered by Teambeachbody (Horton’s helpful online community) I thought I would offer a review [...]

It is coming. It is near. 2012. January 1. The time of we lie more to ourselves than any other time of the year.   You know, those New Year Resolutions. I like to set goals. I like a new challenge, so I always enjoy the turning of the calendar and the beginning of a new [...]

Jared Johnson and his wife Reagan have been a part of our Young Pros ministry at Richland Creek for over a year. I have mentored Jared and taught him in a couple of classes. He and Reagan are very precious to us. Jared recently received the Owens Evangelism Award at SEBTS. I have watched his [...]