Andy

Have you ever known a hypocrite?  You know, someone who acted or said one thing when in the presence of one group of people but then acted or said something else when in the presence of another.  Maybe you’ve had someone like that specifically target you in their hypocrisy, treating you one way and then … Read more…

Technology is such a wonderful thing…when it works!  However, when that technology fails you can get into trouble.  Thus you would imagine my exasperation when, for various reasons which are too lengthy to explain here, my wireless printer would not print off my notes for the auditorium class I taught last night.  Having a pretty … Read more…

Most everyone speaks one primary language. There are many who are multilingual, speaking two languages or even more fluently; however, most of us are limited in that respect. What we often do not know is that we not only speak a cultural language but we also speak a language of life that essentially indicates my … Read more…

I have noticed a trending problem developing in our communication of eternal truth. Perhaps you have seen the T-shirts that I have in some areas. They include a picture of the thorn-crowned brow of my Savior with these words – “Jesus is My Homeboy!” Maybe you have heard people address the Father by calling Him … Read more…

Well, if you are my friend on Facebook, unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last few months you know that our lectureship at Phillips Street starts this Wednesday. That night James Watkins will kick off a weekend full of rich material and great fellowship that ultimately will conclude on Sunday night (for … Read more…

This past Sunday night our elders at Phillips Street did something that blessed the heart of this congregation. You see, on Sunday afternoons through the month of April we have been having a special, extra-curricular leadership training class for our young men. We have boys ranging in age from seven to eighteen in there each … Read more…

Walter Scott, a British novelist and poet, was dying when he said to his secretary, “Bring me the Book.” His secretary looked at the thousands of books in his library and said, “Dr. Scott, which book?” He said, “The Book, the Bible – the only Book for a dying man.” Amen! But not only is … Read more…

Ah, baseball season has arrived. The grass is freshly cut, the final rosters are set, and there is excitement in the air. In fact, several MLB teams actually started their season yesterday including my Cardinals who got a good start on defending their World Series title from a year ago. However, while many baseball teams … Read more…

The Great Commission…what an urgent plea and sobering responsibility. Take the whole gospel to the whole world? How can it be done? Can it be done? These are all questions that pass through the minds of many Christians when considering the gargantuan task given by Jesus. After all, we are talking about over seven billion … Read more…

“Whatever Happened to Commitment” – Perry Cotham Monday morning I got to experience something that will in all likelihood be a once in a lifetime opportunity. Monday morning I got to hear a 100-year-old man preach the gospel. Perry Cotham has for years been the standard-bearer for longevity in ministry among churches of Christ and … Read more…