SERVOLUTION got off to a strong start Friday night. FBC servants filled packets that will provide 10,000 meals to hungry people in third world countries. Another group prepared gifts bags that will be presented to employees at the Galleria mall Saturday as a way of letting them know that God loves them and so does… Read More »
I Saw the Enemy in a Mirror
I once looked in a mirror and saw long, thick, brown hair. Today I look in a mirror and see shorter, thinning, not-as-brown hair. Turn my head to the side and I catch a glimpse of a growing bald spot on the back of my head. Getting older has changed my appearance. It happens to… Read More »
ENEMY: Thy Name is Procrastination
Sunday I made a promise. I said I would write a post on this blog EACH DAY this week about one of the many enemies to a winning marriage and include some practical suggestions for defeating that enemy. That’s exactly what I did for Monday and Tuesday. When you got up early those two mornings,… Read More »
Do You Know How To Say “I Love You”
Monieca enjoys gifts. She likes giving them and receiving them. Especially on special days – you know, holidays, birthdays, etc. The challenge is that she’s married to a man who isn’t into gifts nearly as much as she is. For a gift to move me it has to have real sentimental or personal value or… Read More »
When Being Busy Hurts Your Marriage
The current sermon series “Marriage is a Team Sport” uses team sports as an analogy to help us understand how to have a great marriage. When the team wins, all the players on the team win. When the team loses, all the players on the team lose. It’s the same with marriage. Our marriage coach… Read More »
That Dang Vacuum Cleaner
I really like Saturday mornings. I like to drink coffee, read, write, and relax. This morning I’m listening to cellist Elinor Frey and getting ready to make some changes to tomorrow’s sermon. Meanwhile Monieca put a kettle of pinto beans on the stove. Later we’ll add some corn bread and pork chops to make one… Read More »
Who Are You Meeting For Lunch?
Pastors need relationships with other pastors and I’ve been blessed to have several men who’ve been great friends and mentors over the years. Now I’m in a season of life where I’m often the “older experienced” pastor that younger guys consider “wise.” It’s not unusual for me to have breakfast or lunch with at least… Read More »
Uncle Donald Eugene Prewitt
When they first met he was a devout Christian and she followed a different religion. In fact, she knew very little about Jesus Christ. Yet over the next three years they talked often, with my uncle Don always telling her something about Jesus and how to have a relationship with Him. Eventually she committed her… Read More »
Tuesday Links for 4.14.2015
Here is my weekly list of links to articles filled with relevant information and inspiring stories. Enjoy! Research reveals there are many health benefits to having a good marriage. After attempts by Muslims and liberal professors to stop a showing of the movie “American Sniper” at the University of Michigan, common sense prevailed and the… Read More »
I Closed My Eyes…
I’m spending the day at White Oak Conference Center for a one day planning retreat – no interruptions, time to think and focus. I try to do this once a month and it’s a huge help. After lunch today I sat in a rocking chair while reading a few articles on marriage for the upcoming… Read More »
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