From My Overly Cluttered Desk

This blog is shutting down.  After years with no posts, that should be no surprise.  I have relaunched my writing endeavor on a new site you...

I was deeply encouraged by these words from this mornings devotion in Paul Tripp's New Morning Mercies : "You and I are hardwired...

I've been on an unplanned hiatus from my blog for a few months while I was wrapping up doctoral work.  Now that it's over, I have ...

Yesterday, central and southern Alabama was hit with an incredible and partially unexpected winter storm.  The storm wasn't completely u...

Well, I can't say I didn't think the social media frenzy today over Phil Robertson's suspension by A&E TV was coming when I ...

One of my favorite Bible stories from the Christmas narrative is the story of Simeon, the man who eagerly waited many years to see the fulf...

This has been making it's way around the internet and social media this week, so you may have already seen it.  If not, this is one of t...

How ironic is it that it took me over three weeks from when I finished a book called "Crazy Busy" until I actually wrote a book ...

I had never heard of these guys before I saw this video today, but what a great rendition of a popular and powerful Christmas hymn. Enjoy! ...

The older I get and the longer I am a Christian, the more I value reading and the importance of a good book.  I try to read a variety of b...

Jared Wilson is fast becoming one of my favorite authors. He has a solid grasp on the gospel and a gifted writing style that keeps the gos...

3 days!

Several months ago, I received a copy of Daniel Montgomery and Mike Cosper's new book Faithmapping: A Gospel Atlas for Your Spiritual Jo...

Great reminder of the beauty and depth of the gospel from Matt Papa

So I have come to the conclusion that I basically stink at keeping up a blog. For the past two years, I have struggled with being discipline...

Recently, I had the opportunity to hear Bryan Loritts speak at the Advance13 conference. I left his message challenged deeply to see on a de...

Today is a national day to bring awareness to the "End It Movement" and the issue of global slavery.  Most people are still very u...

Before the throne of God above I have a strong and perfect plea A great High Priest whose name is love Who ever lives and pleads for me ...

A couple of months ago, I received a copy of a small book by John Piper to review called Risk Is Right. It is actually an excerpt from a b...