Squash the Dream…Squash the Dreamer

If I could do what I wanted and make a living I would be a writer and preach somewhere every weekend. I’m not saying I’m a good writer or that anyone would buy my books, I’m just saying that’s what I would love t…

Soles for Souls

“Hey everyone!

Today launched the 50k in 50 days campaign. A great charity in Nashville is trying to get money to buy 50,000 pairs of shoes raised in 50 days…

The cool thing is only $5 buys 2 pairs of shoes!!

It takes under 2 minu…

Mentors and Mentoring

Recently I was honored to be asked to serve on the Personal Board of Directors of a pastor and friend, a young minister that I have known for several years who felt the need to involve other ministers in a mentoring process in h…

Taking A Happy Day Off!

I’ve got a lot on my mind today, trying to figure somethings out, so I’ve decided not to be happy today. Nothing is wrong, I’m not really depressed, just contemplating and deep in thought…I’ll be happy again tomorrow!

Who does theology? In short, everyone does! And everyone is a theologian, even those who never realize it! Any thought that is related to the ultimate questions in life is inherently theological. Someone might say, “I have my Bible and the Holy Spirit. I pray to my God and He talks to me. I don’t […]

I don’t know if you feel the way I do, but sometimes I just get tired of politics. I get tired of the exaggerated promises and the exaggerated attacks. I get tired the hyperbole and the hubris. I just get tired of it. I know it’s important to stay info…

If you have followed my blog for a few years, awhile back I posted about where my home country is. Yesterday Kim and I took a little trip up to the Cherokee National Forest and it reminded me again that I am an east Tennessee boy. We loved our time i…