This conversation happened a couple of months ago while visiting relatives in South Georgia. Cousins Ethan and Eli are eight and twelve years old. They were talking to my sons James and Jonathan who are twenty-four and twenty-two. The idea of working in a candy...
Along with millions of Americans, I watched the first two episodes of The Bible on History Channel. As much as I’m enjoying the TV series, the book is way better. Highlights from Part 2 last night included: the crumbling walls of Jericho, Sampson doing major damage...
ISLAND COVE, PHILIPPINES—Earlier today (written three weeks ago in the Philippines, posted today from Nash) I had the privilege of speaking to over 400 Filipino Kids Ministry pastors, coordinators, and volunteers at our annual Victory National Kids Ministry Summit....
Whether you are called to a grass hut or to a glass tower, the call of God always involves sacrifice. But, we are not called to sacrifice family for ministry. Consider Noah. “The Lord then said to Noah, “Go into the ark, you AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY.” Genesis 7:1 “By...
’Twas the night before Christmas, and the scene of the crime was Savannah, Georgia. The year was 1989. William, was three and a half. James was one and a half. Jonathan was still inside trying to kick his way out. This was the year William realized that Christmas...
The older I get, the wiser my father seems. Sure would be good to have him around to talk to my adult sons about long-term investing. That was his hobby and his passion. I wish I had recorded some of our money conversations over the years to play back to my sons....
