I still remember the day – and the disappointment. I was a poor seminary student, and I decided to splurge and buy a big shrimp po’boy at Glynn’s Drive-in in Bogalusa. I got the big one, so I could have leftovers. That first half (hot and fresh) was wonderful, and I looked forward to eating … Continue reading Has Life Become Stale?
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When the Country Needs a Heart-Change
As I look at the country around us, the divisions between us are hard to miss. You can name almost any subject, and it will not take long to pick out the different beliefs that have led to different sides. However, what concerns me is not that there are opposing sides around different issues because … Continue reading When the Country Needs a Heart-Change
How to Overcome the Weight in My Life
What’s holding you back? Where are you struggling? What is keeping you from talking to that neighbor or coworker about what Jesus could do in their life? What is keeping you from living in a way that truly honors God and shows others that you belong to Him? What habit, routine, or sin is consistently … Continue reading How to Overcome the Weight in My Life
Is It Too Late?
How has life turned out for you? When we are children, we often have big dreams with big accomplishments that we want to achieve. As we grow older, we refine those dreams and hope for a meaningful and successful life. And then life happens. Some people do not see their dreams becoming reality. Some people … Continue reading Is It Too Late?
What Do You Do When Others Don’t Agree with You?
We all have opinions, right? At least that is my opinion. Opinions are natural. We think a certain way. We have experiences that shape our view of things. We make decisions based on what we think. At the same time, we do not know everything, we can be wrong, and we think that others are … Continue reading What Do You Do When Others Don’t Agree with You?
When We Need Others
Mary was miserable. She moved to a new area and no longer had friends and family living nearby. She wanted connections. She wanted friendships. She did not want to feel alone. Since she always had had connections in her church, she decided to visit a church. Upon arriving at the church she picked, Mary was … Continue reading When We Need Others
Do Not Judge Others
Growing up, I remember watching professional football and always seeing at least one sign with a Bible verse on it. Do you remember what that verse was? It was John 3:16 – the verse that most people knew. Today, I’m afraid that most people do not know what that verse states, but they do know … Continue reading Do Not Judge Others
Focus on Yourself?
As I was driving to work today, a somewhat common thing happened. Several others and I were getting close to an intersection where we would turn left. Everyone was slowing down, but I noticed a vehicle coming up fast behind me. The teenage driver whipped into the right lane and sped past me and another … Continue reading Focus on Yourself?
How Do We Know the Direction to Go?
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to address the graduating class of Canton Academy at their baccalaureate service. As I prepared and spoke, I prayed for them and about them. What will they do next? Where will they go? What will their future look like? Will they blaze their own trail or follow the … Continue reading How Do We Know the Direction to Go?
Are You Afraid to Open the Door?
When I was young, I had a lingering wish that often moved over to my dreams. I envisioned Ed McMahon knocking on our door with that giant check from American Family Publishers. It never became a reality, but I enjoyed wishing for it. I have a feeling that if a company tried to do that … Continue reading Are You Afraid to Open the Door?
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