Year: 2009

Beyond the Self

Beyond the Self

In today’s postmodern western context there is a great desire to become more aware of the self. Who am I? What do I want out of life? What will make me happy? These have become common questions. This fixation with introspection stems from our desire to reach a certain level [...] »

Every Step I Take…

In my fast track through the Bible that I recently began, attempting (I said attempting, now!) to read the entire thing in 90 days, I am finding it both refreshing and amazing at the what I am picking up along the way. I haven't really come across thin... »

Fall 2009

Fall 2009

Fall is a wonderful time here with the Turpin Tribe in East Tennessee.It is at this point that I typically come to the end of my busy travel season, and the teaching part of my ministry at the seminary picks up speed.This is also a time for planning ou... »

Burnout

Have you ever had a really, really bad day? I know, that's like asking if you've ever been bitten by a mosquito or had a flat tire. We've all had days we wish never happened. I had one of those days this past Sunday. We had just come out of a string of... »