A Man’s Struggle with Depression
It’s been more than two decades since I found myself sitting in my living room floor crying without knowing why. It was enough to make me question whether I was […]
Need Help Leading A Family Devotional?
This COVID-19 threat can bring about anxiety and fear for much of the world. As parents, we feel especially protective during these turbulent times. However, it is a reminder that […]
Bowling, Backs and Acceptance Lessons
We’ll call this Installment #41 from the Chronicles of a Middle-Aged Man – just a random number, certainly not my age. It was a Friday night. The setting for a […]
Happy New Year, guys!
Happy New Year, guys! As we stand at the threshold of 2020, I hope you’re filled with the hope that only comes from following the King of Kings. Let’s make […]
Ready, Aim, Fire!
“Oh wow! It’s almost November!” This was my exact thought a couple of weeks ago as I sat down to think through our ministry calendar for the next few months […]
Missions Discipleship: Practical Ways to Help Students Engage in God’s Work
What’s the difference between missions discipleship and wholistic discipleship? Nothing. When we set out to disciple students, missions and making Jesus known are at the heart of it all. Missions, […]
Show Men Christ, Don’t Fix Their Behavior
Too often we ask men to conform to our Christian men’s sub-culture as a show of spirituality. “Use these buzzwords.” “Pray with this posture.” When this happens we often end […]
Calling Out the Called
For several years, the State Board of Missions (SBOM) has helped sponsor Super Summer Alabama, a leadership and discipleship camp for Alabama students who have completed grades 8-12. It’s not […]
Dad-deprived homes reach crisis levels in Alabama
These statistics serve as a powerful reminder of how critical the role of the father is in the home. – Larry Hyche Father’s Day has come and gone, and sadly […]
Every Age Same Page: A Pathway vs a Program
Programs aren’t bad. Many programs have benefited me throughout the years. For example, I was a Boy Scout for a short time as a kid. I liked the Scouts because […]