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Thoughts on the 2025 Southern Baptist Convention Pastors Conference & Annual Meeting
My son picked me up at Dulles Airport last night, close to 1 am, after a delayed flight out of Atlanta. It was the culmination of a long week I […]
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Don’t Be Ashamed to Be a Man: A Father’s Day Reflection on Biblical Manhood
I’ll never forget the moment. I was in college, and a girl I was dating invited me to a social gathering at her house. People were laughing, talking, and having […]
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We Went to See “Noah” at Sight & Sound — Here’s My Review
On Saturday, May 17, thirty-five people from our church went to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to see the 30th anniversary production of Noah. My wife and I were among them. Indeed, my […]
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Was Jesus Crucified on Good Friday?
On what day of the week was Jesus crucified? Was it a Friday? Most people reading this will probably answer along the lines of: “Of course….duh!” You might be surprised […]
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Do We Still Value Life? A Call to Reflect on the Sixth Commandment
In recent months, I’ve been reflecting more and more on how our society views human life. Every time I turn on the news or scroll through social media, I see […]
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Weather Decisions…Ugh
First, let’s talk about the image. I asked Ideogram (an AI art platform) for a cartoon illustration of a car slipping on ice. This is what I got. The car […]
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Announcing My Latest Book: ‘Thou Shalt Not Kill: The Ancient Commandment We Dare Not Break’
I’m excited to share my latest book with you: Thou Shalt Not Kill: The Ancient Commandment We Dare Not Break. This short book takes a deep, thought-provoking look at one […]
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
As the year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This […]
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How to Guard Your Marriage Against Bitterness
Winston Churchill was famous for many things, including his biting wit. He had an ongoing feud and mutually disparaging banter with Nancy Astor (aka Lady Astor), a British politician who […]
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Thank You, Olney Baptist Church
Last month marked 15 years at Olney Baptist Church, and as Pastor Appreciation Month comes to an end, I want to express my appreciation to all the members – and […]
