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Jesus is Lord over Halloween

As a kid growing up on Sand Mountain, Halloween was always a fun time. We knew all of our neighbors and trick or treating consisted of going to see people our family had known for years and getting treats. Certain neighbors always had certain treats for the kids. For instance, Chalmer and Verma Chloe WatkinsContinue reading “Jesus is Lord over Halloween”

The critical issue of alignment

I regularly listen to several podcasts. Among my favorites is the leadership podcast by Michael Hyatt. The former CEO of Thomas Nelson publishing and now a very successful entrepreneur, Michael Hyatt (www.michaelhyatt.com) always brings something to the table that stretches and challenges me as a leader. Recently, I listened to his podcast on the vitalContinue reading “The critical issue of alignment”

Why a Fall Festival is a good investment for your church

This Sunday we will have the annual Fall Festival at the church I serve. This is probably the 20th consecutive year or so that I have participated in one of these as a pastor. They have taken many forms, depending on the church and community context. If you don’t attend Lakeside where I serve, yourContinue reading “Why a Fall Festival is a good investment for your church”

Answered Prayer

“Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.” (1 John 5:14–15, NKJV) Today, God answered a prayerContinue reading “Answered Prayer”

I love Lakeside

On Monday, October 14, 2013 I walked into the offices of Lakeside Baptist Church for my first official day as Senior Pastor. It’s been a good first year together as pastor & people. It’s truly a blessing and honor to serve as pastor at Lakeside. Rather than focusing on me, I would just like toContinue reading “I love Lakeside”

Sharing the Gospel

Today is a big day in our state. Why do I say that? Because college students throughout our state (and others) have committed to share the gospel today. That’s BIG. Some college students have been praying for 24 days leading up to this effort. You can learn more here engage24.org and please join me todayContinue reading “Sharing the Gospel”

Back to regular blogging / Something for all of us to do on Tuesday!

For those who have been readers of this blog, let me apologize for not blogging more regularly. In the last two months, we have started our children into their new schools, purchased a home in the area where we serve, and moved in to that home. Time to blog really hasn’t been there! Now thatContinue reading “Back to regular blogging / Something for all of us to do on Tuesday!”