What does it mean to serve others? How would you answer that question? Go ahead, take a second and see what kind of answer you come up with. To serve others is not a natural act for most. In the american culture especially, we are taught early on to take care of ourselves, and look … Continue reading I’m Back – Life Lesson 2 – Serve Others
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Why bother?
The longer I live the more I find myself asking the question...Why? Why do Cub fans get excited every spring and think that yes, finally, this is their year? Why is it that the things that taste the best are the worst for you and vice versa? Why is Taylor Swift nominated for best female … Continue reading Why bother?
What is God’s Will for My Life?
I left off the last post with the question, What is God's Will for My Life? You here this question or statement a lot while hanging out with Christians, usually something like - "if you could pray for me, I am praying that I would do God's will". Or maybe you hear - "I feel … Continue reading What is God’s Will for My Life?
A Look at Truth
This past Tuesday I had the opportunity to travel down to Pine Mountain, GA and sit in on a morning session at IMPACT360. Impact is a one-year gap program designed to give young men and women the opportunity to establish a strong, Biblical world view before heading off to college, missions or wherever their next … Continue reading A Look at Truth
South Africa Revisited
I thought I would take the time and try to put a wrap on my recent South Africa trip. I have not been the same person since that trip and my hope is that I never again, take for granted, this incredible life that I have been given. Before South Africa I was doing just … Continue reading South Africa Revisited
Living and Leaving a Legacy
I recently had the honor of speaking at a funeral to celebrate the life of one of the greatest men I have ever known. Below is a copy of my preparation draft leading up to that day. I decided to post it as a blog post because, outside of my father, no other person apart … Continue reading Living and Leaving a Legacy
A True Worship Experience – 11/8
OK - so where were we? Sorry for the delay between posts but I promise to finish out this series this week. After sleeping just an hour I was expecting to be in for a long day but as Jimmie and I made our way over to Empire Cafe, I was feeling really good and … Continue reading A True Worship Experience – 11/8
Friendships – 11/8/12
Before I get into the next chapter of my trip, here is a short, challenging post for your consideration. I can't really start or get into what happened Thursday and Friday without first mentioning Wednesday night. The plan was to come back to the lodge, study a bit and get to bed by midnight at … Continue reading Friendships – 11/8/12
Peaceful, Easy Feeling – 11/5
The following was written on the plane ride home from Paris to Atlanta. Monday was a hard day with trying to get last minute details worked out for my time away while anxiously awaiting 3 pm to arrive so we could leave for the airport. I spent a lot of the morning listening to MercyMe … Continue reading Peaceful, Easy Feeling – 11/5
I am asking you to go.
Hard to describe the mood I am in today. Realizing that I now have a little over a week to be fully prepared is starting to sink in a little. Our team is actually meeting tonight to go over our agenda, game plan for our time in Cape Town. I think after tonight I will … Continue reading I am asking you to go.