Category Archives: Friends

A Christmas Card

I received this card today from one of the girls at church. She made Christmas cards for every member of our family, including Sadie! Pretty cool! I love it, Jenna!

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A Friend In Any Season

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. — Proverbs 17.17 15 years ago, God brought a friend into my life whose presence would profoundly change me. Corey Trevathan and I met on the campus … Continue reading

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1 Thessalonians 2

Reading for Thursday, Dec 13: 1 Thess. 2 Paul writes in a loving, pastoral tone in this letter. He compares his ministry among the Thessalonians to the gentle care of a nursing mother (v7) and the encouraging charge of a … Continue reading

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An Old Friend…A New Blog

I want to make you aware of a new blog that you’ll want to add to your regular blog perusal. Taylor Hammett is one of my favorite people in the world. I had the joy of serving with Taylor here … Continue reading

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Colossians 4

Reading for Thursday, Aug. 16: Colossians 4 Paul closes this chapter with some final remarks about the Christian life: “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,” (v2). For many of us, I suspect prayer is a posture of thanksgiving. … Continue reading

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Hebrews 13 – Let Brotherly Love Continue

Reading for Monday, Aug 6: Hebrews 13 “Let brotherly love continue,” (v1). I love this verse. I came across it early on in my ministry and it’s been one of those verses that’s been a constant companion for me throughout … Continue reading

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James 4

Reading for Thursday, June 7: James 4 At one level, James is an economist. He writes in James 4 about an economy of deficiency at work in each of us. The cause of our quarreling and bickering and warring — … Continue reading

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Acts 18

Reading for Tuesday, May 1: Acts 18 Acts 18 highlights Paul’s continued missionary travels. But I want to focus on the last part of the chapter that deals with Apollos and the correction he receives from Priscilla and Aquilla. Apollos … Continue reading

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Romans 16: Jon Stacy

As I said yesterday, I’m sending this week in Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras. I’ve asked my friend Jon to write a guest commentary for today’s Bible study on Romans 16. I know you’ll be blessed by reading his thoughts. … Continue reading

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The Demonization of LeBron James

Remember when LeBron James was dubbed the next “Mike”, the next “Magic”? Remember when that infectious smile and explosive ability had everyone from Nike to Gatorade clamoring for him to represent their product? Remember kids used to wear his jersey … Continue reading

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