Posts from April 2019

Posts from April 2019

The Day After Easter…and Beyond

The weeks leading up to Easter can be a special, if not hectic, time for believers (and especially for churches).  There is something incredibly sweet about meditating on our celebration of Jesus’ death and resurrection.  We are reminded of our need for a Savior, as well as how that Savior was the Second Person on the Trinity who stepped out of eternity and into…

Disappointment

Our family has made somewhat regular trips to Louisville, Kentucky, for the past few years.  There have been many reasons for this destination, including the fact that it is the home of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (where I am a longsuffering student, emphasis on the long), a wonderful city full of places to explore for the whole family, and the presence of…

Short Attention Spans

Last week, Sports Illustrated reported that the coach of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, Kliff Kingsbury, has decided to provide “cellphone breaks” during team meetings in order to help his players maintain their concentration and attention.  Kingsbury, who previously coached the Texas Tech football team, was noticing what could only be described as withdrawal symptoms…