Another very cool Christmas song...

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 the best acapella songs I have ever heard.

"Angels We Have Heard On High" by the Piano Guys

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 Story of God" by Matt Papa

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

End It...

Today is a national day to bring awareness to the "End It Movement" and the issue of global slavery.  Most people are still very unaware that slavery not only still exists in our world, but that it is a larger problem than ever before.  I am proud of Louie Giglio and the Passion Movement for the effort they have brought to this cause.  Here is a powerful video from the End It website:



Pray for those who are enslaved today through human trafficking. Pray that they find freedom both physically as well as spiritually in the gospel.
Pray for those who are the enslavers that God will convict and save them.
Pray for governments to crack down on human trafficking and slavery.
Pray for God to continue to motivate a generation to bring awareness to this issue.
Pray that the money that is being raised through these efforts will be used wisely by these organizations to help rescue and redeem those caught up in slavery.

Play Ball!

In honor of Opening Day. Still funny after all these years...

The Empty Tomb and The Death of Y.O.L.O.

Enjoy this video from Jefferson Bethke about the Resurrection.

Straight from the Sidelines

Ever wonder what those NFL players are saying on the sidelines.  Now you know.

A Powerful Story...

If you've never heard the story of Steve Saint and Mincaye, the man who killed his father Nate Saint in Ecuador, you have missed a blessing.  It was the subject of the movie "End of the Spear" and another movie "Beyond the Gates of Splendor".  I had the awesome privilege of hearing Steve and Mincaye speak in person at John MacArthur's "Shepherd's Conference" in 2003.  Their story is a powerful testimony to the gospel, grace, forgiveness, redemption, and missions.

Last year, Steve Saint was injured in an accident as he was testing a "flying car" his company had developed to use in the jungles.  This video below is after his accident.  You will see the awesome love that the gospel has bridged between these two men and their families.

To see this specific video, go to the bottom where it says "playlist" and click and select the video that says "Nanicabo".

Multiply Disciples

David Platt and Francis Chan have released some new material for discipleship that appears to be really good.  It's an organic movement designed to give some material to regular people to study the word of God together and replicate discipleship.  Check out the website and some of the material.  I'm looking for some ways to plug this material in our context at SSBC.

What Is the Multiply Material? from Multiply on Vimeo.

Voddie Baucham's Personal Take on Abortion and Adoption

I have a deep respect for Voddie Baucham.  He is a man who has come out of some of the most extremely desperate circumstances in life.  He came to faith as a college student at Baylor.  Now, he is a bold defender of the gospel, skilled in apologetics, and a man who has become a voice for families and adoption.  This is an excellent video I found on the internet about him addressing several important topics.  If more supposed evangelicals thought like this man, our country would be much different.

Jack Is Back!

Wondered what Jack Bauer has been doing since he walked away at the end of season 8?

3-2-1 The Gospel

This is an excellent video I found online that explains the gospel in a powerful way. Use this to remind yourself of the gospel truth and also to share with a friend and co-worker for discussion.

321 from Jeremy Poyner on Vimeo.

Go to the Dominican Republic with Me

For the past two years, I have had the privilege of being involved in SCORE International's Baseball Outreach in the Dominican Republic.  It is an awesome time of missions, ministry, and encouragement. I would recommend any man, whether you like baseball or not, to consider going.  I am trying to get another team to go in the fall.  If you would like to go, let me know.  Watch this video to see what SCORE is doing in the DR.

Women and Clothes - Jeff Allen

This is a great bit by Jeff Allen on women and "closet vision".  This is all too familiar.

Don't Stop Relievin' - Song for Mariano

If you read this blog, you know that I am a big Red Sox fan and an even bigger Yankee hater.  I have hated the Yankees since I started watching baseball almost 40 years ago.  However, while I don't like the Yankees, I have tremendous respect for Mariano Rivera and what he has accomplished.  I had the privilege of meeting him two years ago in the Dominican Republic.  He's the real deal and a strong follower of Jesus.

This is a song for Mo set to the tune of Journey's Don't Stop Believing.  It's pretty funny.  This is for my Yankee friends out there.

Go Bowlin

These guys are funny and super creative. An ode to one of the greatest haircuts of all time.

T4G - A Conference for Gospel Faithfulness

I am excited about attending this conference in Louisville, KY in April.  Looking forward to catching up with some old friends and hearing some gospel-centered preaching.


T4G 2012 Trailer from Together for the Gospel (T4G) on Vimeo.

Students "Do Something Now"

I got to go to Passion 2012 last week.  It was my 9th or 10th time to take students to a Passion event.  It always inspires with awesome music and the power of God's word.  This year the students were challenged to unite to bring awareness to modern slavery and human trafficking.  This was a feature that CNN did about the movement.  The goal was $1,000,000.  By Thursday, over $3,000,000 had been raised!

Hello Again...

Sorry it's been a month since I posted anything.  It's not because there hasn't been anything on my mind.  Too much happening to have any productive time to blog.  In the last month, Nathan and I got back from our mission trip to the Dominican Republic; we celebrated Thanksgiving with my family in Mississippi;  my church has hired a new staff member to do youth ministry and discipleship; we had a party for my music minister who is retiring; I've had several surgeries and a couple of funerals; I've read a couple of really good books; and we've got a cat.  Never a dull moment.

Hope to have some things to put up here in the next few days.  Until then, I thought I would give you a little video to humor you. 

Be gospel-centered and don't neglect...

Great video featuring three young gospel saturated pastors - Trevin Wax, J.D. Greear, and Greg Gilbert.  Good words that we need to hear.

Don't Be More Gospel-Centered Than Jesus from The Gospel Coalition on Vimeo.