PRAYER REMINDS US WE’RE NOT ALONE
I recently read a book on prayer written by a dear friend, Brooks McElhenny. He gave me a copy a few weeks ago when we …
LET’S TALK STEWARDSHIP!
Stewardship is not so much about what we possess as it is about how faithfully we manage what God has entrusted to us. The apostle …
A WORD OF THANKS TO PASTORS!
October is here, and with it comes Pastor Appreciation Month! I’m thankful we set aside this month to recognize and say thank you to the pastors who …
THE WORK IS HIS
I love Labor Day weekend, if for no other reason than it means fall is almost here, and fall is my favorite time of the …
WHEN OBEDIENCE IS HARD
One of the hardest lessons of faith is discovering that doing the right thing doesn’t always make life easier. Sometimes we carry an unspoken assumption …
REDEEMING AMBITION
I want my life to matter. In fact, I think everyone I’ve ever met wants the same thing. No one sets out hoping for a …
LIVING BEYOND THE URGENT
Last week, Lori and I had the opportunity to visit the Saint Louis Art Museum. One of the exhibits we especially enjoyed focused on the …
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT!
It’s summer, y’all. And that means, it’s camp season! Lori and I had an amazing time gathering with several hundred South Carolina students and leaders …
FAITHFUL WHERE YOU ARE
Faith is not always dramatic. Sometimes it simply looks like quiet obedience. Often, faith is doing what God has asked, even before the outcome is clear. It …
THE GREATEST FREEDOM
Freedom is a precious gift! This week, as we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy in our nation, I’m reminded that the greatest freedom is not …