What Seemed Impossible Began With a First Step

What Seemed Impossible Began With a First Step

Not long after I arrived at Trinity Baptist Church in 1996, I had a big decision to make. Henry Peabody, a Liberian, had asked me in a letter to help him get out of the Buduburam Refugee Camp in Ghana and come to the United States to get an education. I’d met Henry at...
Legislation Won’t Make Us Christian

Legislation Won’t Make Us Christian

The prophet Hosea boldly told the people of his day that God was tired of being placated by their symbolic measures of worship.  Instead he told them:  “I want you to show love, not offer sacrifices. I want you to know me more than I want burnt offerings”...

What Mohammed Ali, Rocky, and Jesus Have in Common this Easter

Recently I’ve been letting go of some things.  I sold a Harley motorcycle, my 65 Ford Comet, my 4-wheeler, and my Mohammed Ali and Rocky posters.  O.K, so those last two items didn’t bring as much money as the first three.  In fact, I was a little insulted that the...

And A Little Child Shall Lead

Each month our church staff leads chapel for nearly 70 children at our church day preschool.   We typically divide up responsibilities, but honestly, my role is usually minimal.  I might do a prayer or a welcome.   However, I’m always there because I love seeing...

Sewing Garments Together With Love

Seventy-five-year old Vivian Davis is constantly looking for ways to help people who are in need. People who know this drop items off at her home because they know she will get them into the right hands. Despite knee replacement surgery, she has traveled to Togo and...

Our Response to Winning and Losing Reveals Character

February 20, 2016 I don’t like to lose. I don’t know anyone who does. I especially don’t like to lose to braggarts.   There’s one sure way to shut up a braggart and that’s to beat one. Maybe that’s why I’ve always liked the story of David and Goliath. It’s hard to...