I grew up attending church. In fact, I think I was less than a week old when my parents first took me to First Baptist Church in Calvin, Okla. As I grew and learned about Jesus, I realized my need for a Savior and at age six I made a commitment to follow Him. I … Continue reading Rotten Potatoes, humble Pie and Purposeful Discipleship
Seeing things from a different perspective
Perspective is valuable. Seeing things through someone else’s eyes can cure our self-absorbed myopia. Perspective can help us understand something in a new way and help us empathize with another people. In the past few weeks I have had several opportunity see things from a different perspective. One event helped me learn more about my … Continue reading Seeing things from a different perspective
The Renaissance of Imagination
The rebirth of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina launched a fresh time of creativity in the region that has touched artists, musicians, writers and ministers alike. The place the gave birth to Jazz is giving birth again. It has been exciting to see this renaissance of the imagination take hold.St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson SquareMy church, … Continue reading The Renaissance of Imagination
Hurricane Katrina: Faith + Hope + Love = Healing
God appointed a time for everything under the sun, the writer of Ecclesiastes said. “A time to mourn and a time to dance.” Hurricane Katrina was certainly a time to mourn.Five years have come and gone since the storm rearranged my life and the lives of millions along the Gulf Coast. On this anniversary, I … Continue reading Hurricane Katrina: Faith + Hope + Love = Healing
Hope has Competition
Last week I wrote passionately about the wonderful night I had at Taylor Playground on May 5. It was a moment to hope for our future. Well, hope took a hit the very next Wednesday. I still have hope, but I found out that hope has strong competition in this city.There is side of this … Continue reading Hope has Competition
Hope on the Playground
I witnessed something amazing and beautiful Wednesday night. It was just one more reason to love this city. Here’s what happened.We took some of the children from First Baptist Church (grades 1-6) to Central City to help with a ministry that provides a meal for people in the neighborhood. What a night.Central City is one … Continue reading Hope on the Playground
