Andy 
It seems like every week I read something someone has written about religion. The intention and content of these articles vary, but most often they explore options of how churches can compromise fundamental doctrinal matters and blend more into a denominational mindset to minimize stigma and be more tolerable to worldly minded people. Somebody will … Read more…
Is the number of members in churches of Christ shrinking? That I cannot really deny. I’ve read a lot of the research that you probably have about certain demographics that are really suffering, perhaps none more than the group comprised of those 18-35 years old (millenials). There has been a lot of speculation in recent … Read more…
Inconsistency is at the heart of being unproductive. How do I know this? Because at times, like most, I am prone to both. I have learned over the years that whatever it is I am doing that when I get into a consistent routine I am much more productive in it. That could be in … Read more…
I am by no means a great singer. Now, I like to think that I am not quite as tone deaf as some I have heard, but I also know I’m not getting a record deal anytime soon. However, having attended church all of my life and having participated in congregational singing since an early … Read more…
Our society has become very self-centered. We have become self-centered in our marriages, in our relationship with our children, in our friendships, in our work, and in our politics. But sadly our self-absorption has not stopped there; it has moved into and consumed the most sacred portion of our lives – our faith. Many people … Read more…
Most of us have very little patience for laziness. Who among us does not tire of seeing perfectly healthy people live day to day on disability payments they don’t really deserve simply because they’re not willing to get up and go to work each day? Maybe you have talked to (or overheard) those who freely … Read more…
Spaghetti and meatballs. Peanut butter and jelly. Coke and peanuts. What do each of these combinations have in common? You can hardly imagine one without the other. But of all the combinations in the world the one that has to stand clearly among them all is a preacher and his books. It’s rare that you … Read more…
Anytime Kenadie gets sick we have a serious problem. She hates taking medicine. She’s gotten use to taking Benadryl or Tylenol, but anytime we have to give her an antibiotic I would just as soon try to skin a live bear. For instance, earlier this week the changing weather got the better of her and … Read more…
I’ve had some great teachers in my life. Granted, I’ve had some stinkers too; but I can look back over the course of my years in school (19 in all) and throughout my life and marvel at the ability of many of my teachers to leave a lasting impression in my life and the lives … Read more…
Sex. Sin. Social wrongs. These are just a few of the many topics of conversation we do our best to avoid. I mean, we do call them “uncomfortable” for a reason. But have you ever stopped to think that those things that we find the most uncomfortable to discuss are some of the issues that … Read more…