Andy 
In childhood I imagine at some point we all asked the innocent question, “What does God look like?” At the time it seemed legitimate. God is a person and every person has a particular look by which we know them, so what about God? However, at some point our study of the Bible leads us … Read more…
Last week was one of the greatest weeks of the year – church camp. Seven of the last twelve years I have been privileged to have a small part in a week at Reelfoot Youth Camp sponsored by the Bishop Street Church of Christ in Union City, TN. This year we had a tremendous week … Read more…
Years ago when the western U.S. was being settled roads were often just wagon tracks. These rough trails posed serious problems for those who traveled them. On one of these winding paths was posted a sign which read: “Avoid this rut or you’ll be in it for the next 25 miles!” A habit is something … Read more…
An interesting dynamic arose in 1 Samuel 1. Hannah desperately wanted a child but was barren – “the Lord had shut up her womb (vs. 6). For a Jewish woman this was the disappointment of a lifetime. Without the ability to bear children she would be an outcast from society and she would be deprived … Read more…
When life presents trouble as it sometimes can there are many different ways that those around us can be of help. Maybe a word of encouragement, a pat on the back, or a listening ear. One avenue of encouragement that is becoming even more prevalent in the age of social media is a note. I … Read more…
The birth of Jesus Christ is one of the three most important events in all of human history (the other two being the crucifixion and the resurrection). However, because the circumstances around it have been abused and perverted so badly by so many in the world it sometimes is an avoided subject lest we become … Read more…
Perhaps you saw the news story out last Thursday that reported that young Americans are giving up on the concept of God: “Young Americans are drifting away from God, according to a new Pew Research Center poll. Only 67 percent of Americans under 30 say they ‘never doubt the existence of God.’ That’s down from … Read more…
Have you ever wondered exactly what is at stake with your faith? If you succeed will you be the only one who is blessed? If you fail will you be the only one who suffers? Sometimes people can have a selfish view of their lives. They have the idealistic mindset that they can make decisions … Read more…
For the last few years I have noticed an increasing trend, more so in word than actually in deed. That trend is hearing people bemoan the effective end of annual events like Vacation Bible School. They cry out that our children are busier than ever before with sports, clubs, vacations, educational opportunities, etc. and they … Read more…
Father’s Day has in the last two years become even more special to me, really for a couple of reasons. One is because the last couple of years I have been a father and this day serves as a reminder of just how much of a blessing fatherhood really is. A second but prominent one … Read more…