Category Archives: Devotional

A Mid-Summer Night’s Prayer

We’re officially at the midway point of our summer youth ministry calendar. We just came off a week of camp at Lipscomb; earlier in the summer, I led a group to Nashville for Workcamp. We’ve also had many in-town events, … Continue reading →

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A Father’s Prayer

It’s such a joy to watch as my kids grow up. One of the things that warms my heart is our family prayer time. Before each meal, we’ll hold hands and say a simple prayer together. My kids have already … Continue reading →

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On the Kingdom

From Lee Camp’s Mere Discipleship: Jesus called his disciples to participate in a kingdom that was invading human history, a kingdom so present you could reach out and touch it, a new order in their very midst. “For, in fact, … Continue reading →

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My Prayer for Today

And the Holy Spirit helps us in our distress. For we don’t even know what we should pray for, nor how we should pray. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. Romans … Continue reading →

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Kay Warren article

Kay Warren has written a great article about the HIV / AIDS pandemic. The article is moving, as Warren calls Christians around the world to compassion. But the responses to her article are varied. I especially appreciate her reply to … Continue reading →

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Another Man, Number One

1. Al Bybee, my Dad The word “hero” has been prostituted and cheapened in recent times. The ability to dunk a basketball does not a hero make. We venerate celebrity, electing the most vain among us as our idols. But … Continue reading →

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Another Man, Number Two

2. Johnny Markham, my youth minister I think we often fail to see how God is working in our lives in the present. It’s usually only in hindsight that I’m able to discern His activity. Looking back. it’s easy to … Continue reading →

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Another Man, Number Three

Richard Beard, my brother-in-law My sister, Tara (my elder sibling by 10 years), began dating Richard when I was pretty young. I honestly can’t remember a time when Richard wasn’t around. I was probably a bit of a nuisance to … Continue reading →

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Another Man, Number Four

4. William Bybee, my grandfatherMy grandfather is one of the most encouraging people I’ve ever known. I don’t think I’ve ever met a more gentle, loving man in all my life. We’re not sure how old he is (his birth … Continue reading →

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Another Man, Number Five

I read something recently that’s given me quite a bit to reflect on. I can’t remember where this quote came from, but it’s been knocking around my brain for a couple days. “For a boy to become a man requires … Continue reading →

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