The resurrection of Jesus Christ never shines so brightly as when it is placed in the forefront of death and darkness. Then, this doctrine is like a sparkling diamond placed in front of the backdrop of black velvet. I will never forget, as a boy, the Continue Reading
December 7, 2012
A Letter to Momma and Papa from December 6 1941
Today as America remembers the attack of the sudden and unproved attack of the Japanese Imperial Naval Air forces upon the Pear Harbor U.S. military installations, some families preserve more personal memories of that day. Or the day before. There was a Continue Reading
November 21, 2012
“God is Great; God is Good; Let us Thank Him…”—Remembering Thanksgiving
Growing up in a rural, poverty-stricken area of South Louisiana, my Aunt Eva, who adopted this orphan boy, had never driven a car. Therefore, my world was rather small, except for books that I collected, and antique (then!) black and white Zenith TV. From Continue Reading
July 3, 2012
Legionnaires and Jesus: Earliest Memories of the Fourth of July
My clearest memories of Independence Day are my earliest memories of Independence Day: of sitting next to my Aunt Eva, who adopted this orphan boy, in the third pew back to the preacher's right; in our small, little country church in Southeastern Continue Reading
February 10, 2012
You Are the Living Legacy of Those who have Gone Before: Another Motivation to Go the Distance in Ministry
Dearest Students in the Gospel Ministry: I want to write you as this new semester begins and tell you a story about myself and then ask something of you. But first let me give you a Scripture to start your studies with: “But as for you, continue in Continue Reading
May 8, 2011
Thank God for our Bible Women: Some Thoughts for Mother’s Day
When I was in India teaching I met with many strange and exotic things. It is said that India assaults all of your senses at once. This was, in a way, true for me. Yet in the company of God’s people, as my family and I went to great, expansive Continue Reading
July 9, 2010
Acknowledge the Sin, Accentuate the Grace, Honor the Fathers: Why I love the PCA and RTS
Then he died at a good age, full of days, riches, and honor. And Solomon his son reigned in his place. 1 Chronicles 29.28 There has been some talk lately, quite recently, that has come to me about the publication of a book (by Peter Slade) claiming that Continue Reading
May 6, 2010
Bible Women: Some Thoughts for Mother’s Day
When I was in India teaching I encountered many strange and exotic things. It is said that India assaults all of your senses at once. This was, in a way, true for me. Yet in the company of God’s people, as my family and I went to great, expansive Continue Reading
April 13, 2010
“Just As I Am” and a Memory of Jesus in an Old Pinewood Chapel
This morning as I was leaving for the door, thinking about a day's work, concerned about many things, I was stopped in my tracks. By what? My son was practicing piano. And he was playing, "Just As I Am" on the piano. I stopped with my hand on the door Continue Reading
