As a well known serious Star Wars fan, I am getting a lot of questions about my opinions about Ep VII. After watching it 3 times in two days a (and a 4th since), I have determined that it is, in fact, a Star Wars movie. It feels Star Wars, looks, smells, and pretty much…Continue reading Star Wars Episode VII – Who is Rey?
Category: Personal
Calvinism and my views – Part II
Now, here are some of my personal responses to these points. My issue with the Calvinism branch of reformed theology is mostly based on the view that if one thing is true, others things cannot be… when often this is not the case biblically. If something appears to be paradoxical, it may be our error.…Continue reading Calvinism and my views – Part II
Calvinism and my views – Part I
John Calvin (1509-1564) was a serious player in the “reformation” – the break of what is now known as the Protestant Church from the Roman Church. He had very strong opinions on the way that the Sovereignty of God trumps any freedom that mankind might have… which might be none. Often today one misnomer (my…Continue reading Calvinism and my views – Part I
Minimizing unnecessary Conflict in the creation debate
My 15 year old son, Mark, is very involved in the debate world and is now adding speech competition to it. This is the speech he has started delivering this month; I think it has some great wisdom for Christians wrestling with the questions of how to interact with other believers, especially with whom they…Continue reading Minimizing unnecessary Conflict in the creation debate
Come Judge a Debate Tournament!
We will be hosting a Speech & Debate Tournament here in Tyler on Feb 26, 27, and 28th…. at Calvary Baptist Church on Old Jacksonville (the schedule is below). We need and would love to have local judges come and judge speeches and debates. Come and be encouraged and impressed by bright leaders of the…Continue reading Come Judge a Debate Tournament!
What is… THE EVENT?
Conversation with the Event planner: “Hey, I would love to host an Event coming up… It is largely a speaking event, so I do need a talented speaker who can connect well with the audience. The speaker will have about 30-40 minutes and I would prefer the speaker have a sort of “call to action”…Continue reading What is… THE EVENT?
Bullying Issues – part 2
Now we pick up at point two about dealing with bulling issues: 2. Developing open and ongoing communication with your child – communication is crucial for a good relationship with your child. What I am referring to here is telling your child how they can come to you if something inappropriate pops up on their phone…Continue reading Bullying Issues – part 2
Womenary Fall 2014 About To Start Up!
Angels, Mankind, & Sin (and the LAB will be amazing!) www.womenary.com We start up next week. Great study, but not a lot of homework. The perfect pair. Just kidding about the lab.
Prepping or Preparing for the grid down
“The duty of planning tomorrow’s work is today’s duty; though its material is borrowed from the future, the duty, like all duties, is in the Present.” CS Lewis, The Screwtape Letters This next little series is going to be very different from things I have published in the past… and I am honestly concerned that…Continue reading Prepping or Preparing for the grid down
Grief and Grieving – Part I
I am starting this on May 10th, and it is my best friend’s birthday… however, he died a few years ago. In fact, I am now older than he ever was. His birthday (and the fact that I talked about grief and stress on TV this morning and with clients today) has brought to my mind…Continue reading Grief and Grieving – Part I
Manhood Rite
Manhood Rite A few years ago, my brother-in –law was interested in doing a manhood ceremony, rites of passage, challenge kind of thing. He asked me to create it for him. I wanted to create a plan and yet still create an individualized experience for him. Here is what I did, and this is now…Continue reading Manhood Rite
On being a dad
I have given this a lot of thought for years and especially this last year. One of the daughters in my life has given me the opportunity to think more deeply about these issues than I think I ever would have otherwise. So, at least I know where I stand right now. I apologize that…Continue reading On being a dad
"Reasonable Faith"
This is stolen/paraphrased from Dr. William Lane Craig Part I For all you atheists who might read this – this is just a though project meant to clear a definition – it is not a trap of any kind. It will help you understand if you actually play along. Imagine that you are fleeing a…Continue reading "Reasonable Faith"
Hack into the Power of Habit
After reading the book The Power of Habit by Duhigg, I was pleased with the information and the book, but there was a ton of stuff there and I was really wanting a clarification of the basic tenets. Thanks, Art of Manliness. http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/06/22/how-to-hack-the-habit-loop-video/ Enjoy.
Can a Christian be a soldier?
Hey Chris, “I mentioned to you once on the ultimate Frisbee field that I was doing some of thinking on the idea of Christian warfare, especially given what Christ says about turning the other cheek, or how the Kingdom of God being one in which the lion and the lamb will lay down together and…Continue reading Can a Christian be a soldier?
Upcoming Teaching Opportunities
Preaching at FBC South this Sunday (the 16th) at 9am about the Father passages in John 14-16. Probably March 23rd or 30th South and DT too… Most Wednesday nights at FBC South at 6:30 (dinner at 5:45) Q&A. On the Wednesdays of Feb 26th and March 5th, I will be teaching about Sex. I think…Continue reading Upcoming Teaching Opportunities
references for the men from the horse-ride father son weekend at Peniel
ok, so this was a great event with some horse rides, talks about men of scripture, sleeping in tents, and good food cooked on the giant grill in the woods at Camp Peniel! Fine and Pleasant Misery by Pat McManus – a must read for any camper! Crazy Crow outfitters – a great place to get tomahawks…Continue reading references for the men from the horse-ride father son weekend at Peniel
Fantastic Foster & Adoption Event in Tyler
There is childcare available – very inexpensive, for those who register… including for special needs kids! Check out www.hopefor100.org.
Post Apocalyptic Fiction
I want to evaluate these books that are considered “Post Apocalyptic” literature… from more than one angle. From one angle as a book… good read, etc… From the other angle, as a guidebook for being prepared for catastrophe in our society. I have found over the years that fiction and narrative can be great trainers…Continue reading Post Apocalyptic Fiction
Prepared? The List from Various Sources
I checked various websites – including the CDC – and compiled a list of preparation materials. These are real concerns. In the “snowmaggedon” of 2018 in East Texas, a friend ran to Wal-Mart for some things. Keep in mind that this was less than an inch of snow one night and the below freezing weather…Continue reading Prepared? The List from Various Sources