Let’s play a game. Peyton Manning; Reggie White; Al Wilson. Question: What do they have in common? Well, the answers are many. They were great and iconic football players at the University of Tennessee, and they are members of the College Football Hall of Fame. And they are quintessential “Vols for Life.” The correct answer is all three are immortalized in giant photos outside UT’s Neyland Stadium. But would they
It’s a great question. “Will the TBMB be pulling back and reducing services to churches?” Direct. To the point. I love that. The question came from a new board member of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board (TBMB) just beginning his term on the Board of Directors. It was both timely and relevant. The answer? A resounding no. The TBMB will not be retreating or reducing services to churches. Instead, we
Jesus’ continual use of metaphors throughout the gospel powerfully anchored truth to our hearts in a way that cold prose seldom do. His principled images left lasting impressions that still resonate with us today, albeit in varying degrees that may differ from His original audiences. Take for example, Jesus’ powerful reminder that a blessed person is one who hungers and thirsts after righteousness (Matt. 5:6). As the fourth in a
As a young child, I was blessed to have an Aunt Jessie who provided an informal education on God, nature, animals, plant life and the natural world. It was through this Christian woman I learned about how God not only loves us, but He provides for all our needs. She taught me to read the sky and predict the changing weather. For example, she might say, “Red sky tonight, sailor’s
Do you consider yourself a happy person? If you had to complete the following sentence, “I would be most happy if ________,” how would you fill in the blank? Acclaimed journalist Jon Krakauer once thought he knew how he might answer a question like that. Two decades ago, this thrill seeker assembled a team to ascend Mount Everest. Tragically, twelve of his peers died during the expedition, souring what previously
The launch of Sputnik 1 was a shock to the United States, and it changed everything. It was a pivotal moment in the Cold War, as the United States and the Soviet Union were locked in an arms and space race. When the Soviets launched the Sputnik satellite in 1957, it sent a global message that the Soviet Union was winning. However, it also ignited a sense of urgency in
I like Monty Burks. He’s a government man who truly gets it. Monty is the deputy director of Governor Bill Lee’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative. This was the second time he represented the governor at meetings held at First Baptist Church of Greeneville, where passionate, like-minded individuals gathered to collaborate on relief efforts for those affected by the devastating flooding caused by Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee. Monty is a
Though making an annual trip to St. Jude Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., admittedly causes a certain amount of anxiety, there is no greater feeling than hearing that my son remains cancer free after a decade since being treated for leukemia. We praise the Lord each year after learning that his scans are clear, just as we did all those years ago when we first heard the word remission. This trip
January is the month for setting new goals and creating change in our life. However, a recent study shows that 80% (abc.columbia.com) of people who start, disregard those good intentions by February. Excuses pile up and you’re back where you started. Reasons for abandoning these new goals may be “you’re too busy,” “you don’t have time to add one other item to your ‘to-do’ list,” “the weather is too hot
Vittorio Ristorante & Pizzeria was a quaint, family-owned neighborhood eatery tucked just off Sunset Boulevard in Pacific Palisades. When my wife and I visit Los Angeles to see our daughter, our trip wasn’t complete without a visit to Vittorio’s. The garlic rolls were divine, the pizzas a culinary masterpiece—and I can taste the chicken parmesan just thinking about it. I said it was a quaint place, and indeed it was.
Let’s play a game. Peyton Manning; Reggie White; Al Wilson. Question: What do they have in common? Well, the answers are many. They were great
It’s a great question. “Will the TBMB be pulling back and reducing services to churches?” Direct. To the point. I love that. The question came
Jesus’ continual use of metaphors throughout the gospel powerfully anchored truth to our hearts in a way that cold prose seldom do. His principled images
As a young child, I was blessed to have an Aunt Jessie who provided an informal education on God, nature, animals, plant life and the
Do you consider yourself a happy person? If you had to complete the following sentence, “I would be most happy if ________,” how would you
The launch of Sputnik 1 was a shock to the United States, and it changed everything. It was a pivotal moment in the Cold War,
I like Monty Burks. He’s a government man who truly gets it. Monty is the deputy director of Governor Bill Lee’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative.
Though making an annual trip to St. Jude Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., admittedly causes a certain amount of anxiety, there is no greater feeling than
January is the month for setting new goals and creating change in our life. However, a recent study shows that 80% (abc.columbia.com) of people who
Vittorio Ristorante & Pizzeria was a quaint, family-owned neighborhood eatery tucked just off Sunset Boulevard in Pacific Palisades. When my wife and I visit Los
