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May 2022

May 26, 2022

Never Having to Apologize

"This is a place that you never have to say 'I'm sorry.' I have been...

April 2022

April 06, 2022

Second Dates, Library Fines, and Doing Good

Have you ever noticed how your actions change when you feel safe? It's true. We...

February 2022

February 24, 2022

Grace for Juwan

I identify as a Christian. A Jesus follower. A sinner saved by grace. A human...

February 15, 2022

Present – A Plea to Parents

Many of you know I am currently the father of three teenagers. I have a...

February 10, 2022

Fresh Paint Over a Lemon: The NFL, Racism, and My Own Ugly Heart

February is Black History Month. A month dedicated to celebrate and educate the nation about...

February 01, 2022

Pay Attention!

I am now three weeks into teaching my second born to drive. Much to my...

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 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...

December 2021

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 14, 2021

Favorite Books – 2021

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

December 07, 2021

Christmas Tree Therapy

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

November 2021

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 16, 2021

2021 Advent Devotional Recommendations

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

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...

October 2021

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...

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 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...

September 14, 2021

More Important than Truth?

I am a staunch believer in truth. I believe there is absolute truth. I believe...

August 2021

August 31, 2021

The Marriage Mirror

I am not sure exactly how it works. I can't (yet) quite explain the inner...

August 24, 2021

Every Which Way

I am hearing it from every which way. Left. Right. Up. Down. Sideways. Side door....

August 10, 2021

Always Something

The morning of May 19th I woke up to major water damage caused by an...

September 2020

September 30, 2020

Three Thoughts from the Lazarus Story

Recently I have been meditating very slowly on the story of Jesus and Lazarus in...

September 23, 2020

Mom, Dad . . . Relax

Just over nine years ago, at an orphanage in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, I saw a...

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 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 03, 2020

Amazed

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

August 2020

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...

July 2020

July 29, 2020

Wearing Out

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

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...