Molly kissing Wes under the weeping cherry tree.

"You say cheese."

Jay Walking

I preached a revival in Jay, Florida earlier this year. During the meeting Pastor Will Rushing announced a community outreach event that he wanted to do in the community. The church left the building last Saturday and touched the community with the love of Christ. Way to go Will and Jay FBC!

Donkey Theology

I remember last Palm Sunday like it was yesterday. We all stood in the sanctuary of the Truitt Memorial Baptist Church and waved our branches. We sang and did all the things Chrisitians do on Palm Sunday. I preached the story from Matthew's gospel. I got to 21:6 and the words jumped off the page and hit me between the eyes, The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. I talked about those nameless disciples and the powerful example they set. The message sank in deep. We even had some t-shirts printed.

The disciples did what Jesus told them to do. I have come to call this donkey theology. The measure of our discipleship is seen in our simple obedience to the directions of Jesus. Maybe we should just listen to his mother, Do whatever he tells you. John 2:5b TNIV

Have a great Palm Sunday!

Groovy takes his first steps!

Living Like a Hippo

A group of us met a Ben's house last night for a bible study. We talked about Genesis 3 and played a couple rounds of Hungry Hungry Hippos. The principle problem in the Garden of Eden was taking. Grasping is still the big problem with the world. Many of us view life like a plastic hippo game. The one that grabs the most marbles wins. It's the great lie of the father of lies.

The Gift of Creation

The Gathering @ Ben's House will meet tomorrow night at 6:30. Last week we talked about the gift of creation. Some influential Baptist leaders have issued a declaration on climate change that you may want to check out.