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January 2022

January 27, 2022

MLB’s Hall of Fame and the Relief of the Gospel

As I watched my beloved Auburn Tigers almost lose their first game as the #1...

January 22, 2022

Winter: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, It's Winter. Last Sunday we could not gather in person due to...

January 15, 2022

Shedding the Messiah Complex: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, The first thing out of John the Baptist's mouth when asked who...

January 08, 2022

What Would YOU Write Down? A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, Tomorrow morning we will begin a four month journey through the Gospel...

January 05, 2022

That Time Tom Brady Took Me to Church

I consider myself a preacher of grace. It's my life verse, after all. I feel...

January 01, 2022

What a Year! A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, 2021 began with a horrific insurrection on our nation's capital. It ends...

December 2021

December 25, 2021

I Love Long Lines: A Christmas Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, Anyone who knows me knows that there is no way I could...

December 21, 2021

Books I Hope to Read in 2022

Last week I linked to several books I recommend based on my reading in 2021....

December 18, 2021

Don’t Dis Santa: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, For a short season of my life, I was "that guy." The...

December 14, 2021

Favorite Books – 2021

Favorite Books I Read this Year A Burning in My Bones: The Authorized Biography of...

December 11, 2021

Presents: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, It's the most wonderful time of the year. Presents. What do you...

December 07, 2021

Christmas Tree Therapy

By God's good grace to me, I don't have to do much decorating for Christmas....

December 04, 2021

A Great Life: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, Earlier this week, Tiger Woods emerged from hibernation. Very little had been...

November 2021

November 27, 2021

Advent – A Weary World Rejoices: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, As you know, I did not grow up hearing the word "Advent."...

November 23, 2021

The Music of Advent: A Weary World Rejoices

Advent music is not the same as Christmas music. Yes, both are usually played around...

November 20, 2021

Grateful: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, Paul told the church in Philippi not to "worry about anything, but...

November 16, 2021

2021 Advent Devotional Recommendations

Believe it or not, Advent begins the Sunday after Thanksgiving (November 28th). Advent. Longing. A...

November 13, 2021

Greenies, Eddie, and the Provision of God: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, I noticed something Thursday morning. Something unique. Something convicting. Eddie (as in,...

November 09, 2021

Derek Carr and the Kingdom of Heaven

Henry Ruggs is in a lot of trouble. Like, A LOT of trouble. A week...

November 06, 2021

Playing through the Pain: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, What's that one thing God has designed you for that you would...

November 02, 2021

He Makes Me Lie Down: Brutal (Yet Beautiful) Grace

Without a doubt, Psalm 23 is one of the best known and most beloved chapters...

October 2021

October 30, 2021

One Thing: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, If you could ask God for one thing what would it be?...

October 23, 2021

Renovation Roll Out: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, Tomorrow morning will be the last morning we worship in the sanctuary...

October 16, 2021

The Struggle is Real: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, He's been a regular in my office recently. He's struggling. In a...

October 09, 2021

Expectant: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, I pray a lot. Without a doubt I need to pray more....

October 05, 2021

Zero to Hero: Be Careful Bo

Second quarter. Down 13-0. Auburn had not won a football game in Baton Rouge since...

October 02, 2021

Oh Blessed Leak: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, She walked into her apartment after a relaxing vacation and something didn't...

September 2021

September 28, 2021

“We Want TJ!” A Clinic on Identity

Third quarter. The Auburn Tigers are getting embarrassed by the Georgia State Panthers. On Auburn's...

September 25, 2021

Believe: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, I had an encounter with an eight year old boy this week...

September 21, 2021

Yeah Baby I’m Worth It: Preschoolers, Parade Riders, and Pro Football Players

It's a constant refrain. I see it all the time. It's everywhere. It's in me...