Andy 
Tomorrow (12-21-12) has been in the news for a long time now. I guess the first time I heard about the supposed end of the world predicted by the Mayan calendar was near the end of last year or just after the first of this year. Since then it has been in near constant headlines. … Read more…
A commuter was overheard telling his seatmate, “Actually, my mother-in-law and I have a lot in common. We both wish my wife had married someone else.” While our immediate response might be to snicker at such a thought, upon deeper reflection this statement only illustrates an attitude that I fear I permeating our society. Too … Read more…
Recently, in studying the book of Philippians to prepare for a new sermon series after the first of the year I have been impressed with Paul’s concept of brotherhood. We use the word brotherhood often from the perspective of institution. The institution of the church comprises a brotherhood, an extremely cold and formal perspective. But … Read more…
In 1979 it was recorded that knowledge was exploding at such a rapid rate that more than 2,000 pages worth of new information was being produced every minute. That means you could read twenty-four hours a day from age 21 to 70, retaining all you read, and when you finished you would be one and … Read more…
The past two weeks have been a difficult time to be a Tennessee football fan. Ever since our head football coach was fired there has been rumor after rumor swirling about one coach coming only to be reported that he either isn’t interested or he’s changed his mind. Hopes have been high only to be dashed and … Read more…
I am thoroughly convinced that the single greatest blessing we have in this life that we ignore the most is prayer. I mean, think about it. As Christians we have the opportunity to openly communicate with the God of universe, the one who created the heavens and the earth and all things contained therein with … Read more…
Maybe fifteen years ago you experienced the same thing I did. The movie Titanic was released and we went, spending good money, sitting for three hours, and investing all of our attention knowing what the end result was going to be. I mean, honestly, when that big boat sank at the end, who didn’t see … Read more…
A lacking factor in the lives of too many in our world is commitment. Everything is fluid, nothing is sacred, and we are only loyal to something or someone until a better one comes along. This has damaged the fabric of our society, but even more so it has impacted the efforts of the church. … Read more…
Solomon was quite a conundrum. He was so wise and full of potential as a servant of God and yet his imperfections were not only present but ultimately superceded his possibilities. His wisdom came from God but his desires and priorities laid elsewhere. Solomon is a larger example of the very issues that we all … Read more…
Yesterday was one of those small milestones in life, one that many people do not even remember. Ten years ago last night Kristy and I settled into the Cine Theater in Martin, TN for the early showing of “The Santa Clause 2” – it was our first date. It is hard for me to believe … Read more…