Andy 
The future. The one thing everyone is concerned about but about which we are mostly ignorant. We can typically postulate with some reliability on certain future matters by being keen observers of the past and present. However, knowing exactly what the future holds is an ability far outside of our reach. To this we can … Read more…
It seems hard to believe that today marks seven years since Kristy and I were married. June 4, 2005 was the day that we took our vows, said “I do,” sealed it with a kiss, and set out on our journey we call life. Thus far we have been farther than I ever would have … Read more…
I’m going to be very blunt. I get sick and tired of hearing folks of any age disparage the state of young people in the church. You’ve heard it all before. The young people want to change this or the young people are wanting to do that. There may not be anything scripturally wrong with … Read more…
This is the time of year for some of the big milestones of life: high school graduations, college graduations, weddings ,etc. With those milestones come big changes and unexpected hurdles that we never know if we are going to be completely ready to face. The unknown can cause hesitation and fear in pressing forward in … Read more…
As Christians we have a lot of battles that we have to fight in order to maintain any type of influence in this world. Its hard to gain, easy to lose, and impossible to get anything done without. But the bad thing is that not only do we have to stringently protect our influence, but … Read more…
In recent weeks there has been a lot of public discussion about the home. Statements have been made by the highest ranking public officials about the home and that has stirred debate among the rest of us. What should constitute a home? How should a home function? What overriding emotions should a home be built … Read more…
I have seen any number of looks in the eyes of people through the years. Looks of pride, disappointment, indifference, joy, sorrow, etc. These may be cast at us or toward others, but what we see in people’s eyes can often be an indication of how they perceive us. If we were able to look … Read more…
When the temperature starts rising so do the hemlines. Skirts and shorts become shorter and necklines tend to plunge. The hotter it is the less people want to wear under the guise of trying to “keep cool.” The only problem is that the less people wear the more they are showing. This really isn’t a … Read more…
I am a big fan of preaching themed sermons on major holidays. Some aren’t and that’s fine. There is so often, though, a rich application to whatever cultural celebration it is in our lives. Added to that, our minds are already focused on whatever cause it is we’re celebrating and that can usually multiply the … Read more…
Every young child at some point develops a dream to be famous. They want to be an actor/actress, singer, professional athlete, or hero. Something, just something that will make them a household name. That’s the dream. However, at some point that dream is replaced with more realistic ambitions. The drive for notoriety gives way to … Read more…