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July 2020

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...

June 2020

June 30, 2020

On Their Terms

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

June 25, 2020

The Waffle House

Recently my middle child (Seth) randomly approached me and said, "Dad, I have some ideas...

June 22, 2020

2020 Summer Reading

Yesterday morning at The Church at West Franklin, I began a new sermon series called...

May 2020

May 24, 2020

The Wonderful Counselor on Anxiety

Based on a sermon preached on May 24th, 2020, I encourage you to consider this...

May 18, 2020

Fifteen Years Ago Today

Fifteen years ago today, I became a dad. I guess I "officially" became a dad...

April 2020

April 28, 2020

Divorce Boom? Don’t Do It

A few weeks ago, I heard a quote I didn't like. I didn't like it...

April 21, 2020

Praying for the Persecuted Church

Sunday (April 19th), the BBC campus pastors began a series through the Sermon on the...

March 2020

March 24, 2020

Balance Media Headlines with the Headlines of the Bible

Isaiah 11:1-3a 1 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his...

March 12, 2020

A Good and Timely Word for the Church

I read this yesterday over at the Mockingbird website. These words/prayers were convicting, yet important...

February 2020

February 04, 2020

If You See Something, Say Something

I recently had another physical. So. Much. Fun. Nothing says "have an incredible day!" like...

January 2020

January 22, 2020

Conversation: Be the Church

Her: "How can I get plugged into the church? My husband and I attend every...

December 2019

December 29, 2019

Favorite Podcasts of 2019

Every morning, I try my best to take Eddie (the dog) on a 3.5 mile...

December 28, 2019

Books On My “To Read” List in 2020

Below are several books I hope to read this year. After the link to the...

December 27, 2019

2019 Book Honorable Mentions

Yesterday I posted my favorite books from 2019. Below are five books that, though they...

December 26, 2019

Top Ten Books of 2019

I was introduced to several really good and helpful books this year. Below are...

June 2019

June 16, 2019

A Little Extra

I received some tremendous advice this week. â€œSunday, when you call youâ€™re dad and tell...

June 10, 2019

Scripture Resources

Last Sunday (06.09.2019), we continued a 3-part series called â€œOutflow.â€ The purpose is to take...

June 03, 2019

Prayer Resources

Last Sunday (06.02.2019), we began a 3-part series called "Outflow." The purpose is to take...

May 2019

May 14, 2019

Sounds a Pastor Hears on Sunday Morning

The following are actual phrases said to me over the past couple of Sundays. I...

May 13, 2019

Greeting Cards

My hand hurts and my bank account is dangerously low. I have purchased and written...

April 2019

April 30, 2019

Pork Butts and Pastoring

Saturday.Â 5:30 am. My Big Green Egg is at the right temperature. I put the 10...

April 24, 2019

A Second Time

â€œAnd the Word of of the Lord came to Jonah a second time.â€ (Jonah 3:1)...

April 21, 2019

Go Make it Happen

â€œEveryone who knew her, loved her.â€ The first thing out of their mouths. â€œShe never...

April 17, 2019

Silent Wednesday

Wednesday of Holy Week is known as "Silent Wednesday." The Gospel writers do not record...

April 06, 2019

Wear a Name Tag

You know what I hear a lot as pastor of The Church at West Franklin?...

March 2019

March 26, 2019

What Do You Think of Jesus?

Recently, I had the opportunity to take my two sons and two of their friends...