Several years ago I read a book called Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller. It was an intriguing book, which I thoroughly enjoyed. His book was and still is immensely popular. Many people I know have read it and endorsed to many other their friends and had I not had been privy to some seminars and discussions surrounding this…
Why did the President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY sign this historic document? Read his response here.
Go here for a summary of the Manhattan Declaration and an opportunity to sign it – a historic document that all Christians should be aware of regarding the following truths: (1) the sanctity of human life, (2) the dignity of marriage as the conjugal union of husband and wife, and (3) the rights of conscience and religious…
If you haven’t read Dr. Moore’s book you can go here for a summary of each chapter.
Adoption is incredible – and it’s incredible in so many ways. Since the adoption of our daughter Lucianne our understanding of adoption has deepened in many, many ways. I’m thankful for men such as Dr. Kevin Ezell and Dr. Russell Moore who have taught and demonstrated to me a biblical understanding of adoption. With that…
This is a great post by Justin Taylor recounting Gerald Bray’s (professor from Beeson Divinity School at Samford University) advice on what questions an individual should ask when seeking to interpret Scripture. It was very helpful to me as I’m studying week-in-and-week-out to deliver a word from the Lord. In addition, he also takes a difficult passage (genealogies from I Chronicles) and answers (albeit briefly)…
Let me preface the following post with the fact that I’m desperately trying to be the Christian, husband and father that God wants me to be and I fall short daily. God’s ideal should always be my ideal. I’ve only been a parent for a short time, but in that short time I’ve realized overwhelmingly…
I was perusing a bookstore the other day and came across a book entitled “Ten Stupid Things That Keep Churches From Growing – How Leaders Can Overcome Costly Mistakes.” I wasn’t planning on buying it, but several of the chapter titles really jumped out at me and I decided to buy it – and I’m thankful I did. …
I’m currently rereading C. J. Mahaney’s book Humility: True Greatness because I’m a proud man and through the grace of Christ I want to crush my pride and manifest humility in my life. Just recently I have had several incredible opportunities to exemplify humility, but instead chose to exemplify pride, which made me realize that I…
It’s been my desire as a fairly new parent (my wife and I have a beautiful 11 month old daughter named Lucianne and another one on the way!) to read as many books on biblical-based parenting as I can, as well as engage in conversations with parents who are currently raising children who are walking…
Theology Along the Way 