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September 2020

September 17, 2020

Preachin’ on Secular Radio

I had just dropped off my oldest at high school. I was telling myself not...

September 16, 2020

Jesus, the “Real” Foodie

"For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink." John 6:55 Â ...

September 12, 2020

Mistakes: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, On September 23rd, 2001, the church I pastored was half as full...

September 10, 2020

Rejoice in the Wife of Your Youth

"Rejoice in the wife of your youth." Proverbs 5:18 Recently I had the privilege of...

September 09, 2020

Jesus Went To Them

Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make him king by force, withdrew again...

September 05, 2020

What Does Franklin Hear? A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, "And on that day they (were) rejoicing because God had given them...

September 03, 2020

Amazed

"My Father is always at work to this very day, and I too am working....

August 2020

August 29, 2020

Dads: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, I've been thinking a lot recently about the massive influence dads have...

August 22, 2020

Table: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, I read this quote recently and found it, not only true, but...

August 19, 2020

Hope During the Democratic National Convention

Some of you just clicked on this thinking, "Oh no. We've lost Pearson. He's 'one...

August 15, 2020

Fun: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, I was reminded this week that Jesus is fun. He's a blast...

August 14, 2020

Clarity: A Mid-Week Letter to West Franklin

(Emailed to West Franklin members on August 12th, 2020) West Franklin Family, We are approaching...

August 08, 2020

Funeral for Normal: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, No one enjoys a funeral. No one gets excited about attending a...

August 01, 2020

Daunting: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, Two very daunting things happened to me recently. First, I had an...

July 2020

July 29, 2020

Wearing Out

Depending on my mood, I can get into just about any kind of music. I...

July 26, 2020

Table Talk Questions – July 26th, 2020 – “Will the One Who Contends with the Almighty Correct Him?” Job

Questions for Family/Individual Do you know anyone who talks too much? When someone is talking...

July 25, 2020

Kind: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, There is a phrase from Titus 3 that I haven't been able...

July 19, 2020

Table Talk Questions – June 19th, 2020 Sermon – “What Are You Doing Here, Elijah?”

Questions for Family Discussion: **If you are able, reading the entire story of Elijah is...

July 18, 2020

Remember: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, For years after my paternal grandfather died, suddenly - without warning -...

July 12, 2020

Table Talk Questions – July 12th, 2020 Sermon – “Do You Have Any Right to be Angry?” (Jonah 4:4, 9)

Questions to Ask With Your Family: What is your favorite part about the story of...

July 11, 2020

Moving Forward While Going Backward: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, Ever feel like you're going backwards? About the time I feel like...

July 10, 2020

Taking Your Kids’ Kids: Answering Your “Buts”

I know, I know. Many of you are sick of reading how wonderful Cousin's Camp...

July 09, 2020

Taking Your Kids’ Kids – Part Four

The annual Cousin's Camp put on by my parents is a win for all involved....

July 08, 2020

Taking Your Kids’ Kids – Part Three

Cousin's Camp. A dream for all involved. Grandparents, grandchildren, and the children's parents - Win....

July 07, 2020

Taking Your Kids’ Kids – Part Two

Yesterday, I began a series of posts challenging grandparents, who are able, to take their...

July 06, 2020

Taking Your Kids’ Kids – Part One

Last Sunday morning, a very bizarre thing happened. Like, weird. Super weird. When things like...

July 04, 2020

Who’s Your Paul? A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, Today I want to introduce you to a gentleman named Onesiphorus. Yeah,...

June 2020

June 30, 2020

On Their Terms

I wonder if I have misunderstood Deuteronomy 6? I wonder if, for the past fifteen...

June 29, 2020

West Franklin Talks – Links Mentioned

Dave Kruse did a fantastic job preaching the Word at West Franklin yesterday. If you...

June 27, 2020

Ready: A Letter to West Franklin

West Franklin Family, In less than seven weeks, my kids will be expected to be...