Ron Howard’s 1995 film expertly depicts the harrowing events of the Apollo 13 mission in 1970. One of my favorite scenes in the movie describes the life-or-death issue of keeping the oxygen level at the right concentration for the astronauts to survive in the lunar landing module. The NASA engineers were tasked with making “a square filter fit in a round hole.” That scene is an excellent example of collaboration.
I recently saw a diagram listing dozens of artificial intelligence (AI) agents. It looked like the multicolored Wheel of Fortune wheel. I knew there had to be more AIs than that, so I asked an AI application I use how many AI agents existed. “Estimating the total number of AI agents is quite challenging due to rapid development and deployment,” its response began. “However, as of recent estimates, there could
For as long as I can remember, I would always trade the pigskin for a round ball without hesitation. Maybe it’s my Kentucky roots. Perhaps it stems from growing up during the Michael Jordan era. Whatever the reason, though, I fell in love with basketball as a boy, partly because I did not need anyone else to play. I lost count how many times I won the Final Four and
This morning as I opened up my Bible Study, I noticed I was yet again back in the book of Job! I’ve had a love-hate relationship with this book for a long time. It seems as if every time I find myself in this epic story of suffering, I’m also in a tough circumstance. I had to remind myself that I don’t believe in superstition or any mysticism. Hear me
Tennessee State legislators have put forth commensurate bills (House Bill 47/Senate Bill 303) that would allow for the public display of the Ten Commandments in public schools. This is a good idea. Why? First, the historical and cultural significance of the Ten Commandments is reason enough to display them. Western legal and moral traditions have been based on the Decalogue, and they are often viewed as the foundation of the
Several years ago, I heard friends speak of a small southern Baptist church that was still fighting the Civil War. Although the War ended in 1865, the wounds were still as fresh now as they were over 150 years ago. The congregation was split between the North and South as some of their ancestors had fought on opposing sides. Those whose forefathers supported the North, sat on the right side
Annie Armstrong said, “The future lies all before us…shall it only be a slight advance upon what we usually do? Ought it not be a bound leap forward, to attitudes of endeavor and success undreamed of before?” Every new venture starts with excitement for the possibilities ahead. That’s where I am today. I’m ready for a “bound leap forward,” anticipating what God will accomplish through Tennessee Baptists and the Tennessee
My father-in-law prays for everyone who comes to his house. Missionaries are like that. He and my mother-in-law moved from Arkansas last November to the Nashville area to be near family. They purchased a great house, but it needed work on everything — plumbing, tile, carpet, wood rot, and window replacement. Most of the people refurbishing their house are Hispanic. He isn’t sure about their immigration status. He hasn’t asked.
Since moving to Tennessee from Dallas, Texas, I always chuckle a bit when folks around Jackson complain about traffic problems. Admittedly, there are seasons when traffic is slower than usual around our little town, but it doesn’t compare to commutes of an hour or more. Recently, while waiting at what seemed like an eternal traffic light a simple question popped into my mind. Why do we hate waiting so much?
Just beyond our neighborhood is an active train track. As the train rumbles closer, you clearly hear that rhythmic sound of the train’s wheels moving smoothly and steadily along toward its destination. It’s amazing that just two rails guide these large trains forward throughout its journey. If either rail is breeched at any point on the journey, the train is in danger. Without the rails, the journey itself is impossible,
Ron Howard’s 1995 film expertly depicts the harrowing events of the Apollo 13 mission in 1970. One of my favorite scenes in the movie describes
I recently saw a diagram listing dozens of artificial intelligence (AI) agents. It looked like the multicolored Wheel of Fortune wheel. I knew there had
For as long as I can remember, I would always trade the pigskin for a round ball without hesitation. Maybe it’s my Kentucky roots. Perhaps
This morning as I opened up my Bible Study, I noticed I was yet again back in the book of Job! I’ve had a love-hate
Tennessee State legislators have put forth commensurate bills (House Bill 47/Senate Bill 303) that would allow for the public display of the Ten Commandments in
Several years ago, I heard friends speak of a small southern Baptist church that was still fighting the Civil War. Although the War ended in
Annie Armstrong said, “The future lies all before us…shall it only be a slight advance upon what we usually do? Ought it not be a
My father-in-law prays for everyone who comes to his house. Missionaries are like that. He and my mother-in-law moved from Arkansas last November to the
Since moving to Tennessee from Dallas, Texas, I always chuckle a bit when folks around Jackson complain about traffic problems. Admittedly, there are seasons when
Just beyond our neighborhood is an active train track. As the train rumbles closer, you clearly hear that rhythmic sound of the train’s wheels moving
