10 REASONS IT’S GREAT TO BE A MAN
You can get cleaned up, dressed and be gone in under 20 minutes. You can go to the restroom without 15 of your friends. When you dress, you only have to pick between two pair of shoes. Taking a shower...
View ArticleTEN THINGS I HAVE WRITTEN IN MY BIBLE
I write in my Bible, a lot. I write notes about scriptures and about things that encourage me. Here are 10 things I’ve written in my bible that remind me of what’s important. #1 Jesus was approachable...
View Article10 BOOKS THAT HAVE GREATLY AFFECTED MY LIFE
10. His Needs Her Needs – Dr. Willard Harley Quite possibly the most used book in my library. 9. The Holiness of God – R.C. SproulChapter 4, “The Trauma of Holiness” is an absolutely fantastic...
View Article10 CRAZY THINGS I’VE SEEN WHILE PREACHING
I’ve preached a lot of sermons over the past 20 years. I’ve seen a lot of “crazy” things while preaching. Here are 10… People sleeping (of course). A child playing a Gameboy. A man on the front pew...
View Article10 SIGNS YOU’RE SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME BLOGGING
Your spouse carries a picture of the back of your head in their wallet because this is what they normally see. Sitemeter goes down and you have a panic attack. The first thing you do when visiting a...
View Article10 MYTHS ABOUT MARRIAGE
Growing up I remember shows like The Walton’s, Father Knows Best, Leave it to Beaver, Happy Days, Bewitched, I Love Lucy and others. Most of these shows showed us a traditional family of mom, dad, and...
View Article10 TRAITS OF A HEALTY FAMILY
A HEALTHY FAMILY DISPLAYS AN IRRATIONAL LOVE FOR ONE ANOTHER. It’s not just any love, it’s irrational and unconditional. It’s an “I’d die for you love.” It’s a love that would go to any length to help...
View ArticleTREY & LEA’S TOP 10 INTIMACY KILLERS
I love it when Lea and I read books together. Currently we’re reading the book, “Red Hot Monogamy – Making Your Marriage Sizzle”, by Bill & Pam Farrel. I’ll read a couple of chapters, she’ll read...
View Article10 THINGS YOU CAN’T DO WHEN YOU’RE REALLY TIRED
10. Blog9. 8.7. 6.5. 4.3. 2. 1.See you tomorrow…
View Article10 REASONS PREACHERS GET FIRED
Preachers and ministers in the churches of Christ have always been movers. I read once that church of Christ ministers move on average about once every 3 years. Personally, I’m glad I’ve hung around...
View Article10 QUESTIONS YOU’LL NEVER HEAR A MAN ASK
1. Honey, I think we’re lost. Is it okay if I stop up here and ask for directions? 2. Do these khakis make me look fat? 3. Would it be alright if we just cuddled tonight? 4. I recorded Oprah today,...
View Article10 THINGS I LEARNED FROM HAVING SURGERY
I’m home recovering from a little gallbladder surgery I had earlier this week. I’m beginning to think I’m sending my body parts to heaven one at a time Today is the first day I’ve actually felt like...
View Article10 THINGS I’M STILL LEARNING ABOUT MINISTRY
It doesn’t matter how long I’ve been in ministry … I continue to learn new things about God, myself, others and church. Here are some things I’m learning about ministry and life right now… I’m...
View Article10 THINGS THAT MAKE ME UNCOMFORTABLE.
Leading small group bible studies. I’m so much more in my comfort zone when I’m standing in front of a group preaching. Quiet people. They always make me wonder what they are thinking. When I’m...
View Article10 Things I Learned This Past Week
Life is about learning. Learning from mistakes, victories and others makes me a wiser and stronger person. Here are a few things I learned this past week. I learned that small communities are amazing....
View Article10 Traits of a Healthy Church
A nice or new building doesn’t make a church a healthy church. Big numbers of people don’t make a church a healthy church. Big budgets don’t make a church a healthy church. So what does make a healthy...
View Article10 Reasons I Don’t Like People Who Complain
Maybe it’s my personality, maybe it was the way I was raised, BUT I do NOT like constant complainers. I’m okay with someone occasionally needing to get something off their chest, BUT nothing gets...
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