If you were among those who participated in WOW last night at CrossPoint you were blessed, weren’t you? For those of you who did not take part, you missed an incredible experience. It was a special evening! We ordained Bryan Haskins to the Gospel Ministry, and it was, indeed, a very special occasion. Bryan’s mother, …
Before calling it quits last night from a long day, I completed a book I started reading last week. And, I am glad I did. I would be curious to hear if the following story speaks to you as it did me. Many years ago a famous violinist died. Leaving behind no family members, there …
How many of you read the following advertisement in the Birmingham News on Sunday, May 27? Paid Advertisement “Who so ever kills a soul unless for a soul (i.e., for legal retribution for murder) or for corruption done in the land (i.e., that requiring death penalty), it shall be as if he has killed all …
I know many of you saw the movie Amazing Grace when it was released earlier this year. For those who did not see the movie in the theaters, please rent it immediately. And, I know many more of you know the story behind song. Even if you do or do not know the story of …
Today is a difficult day for me. Today my son, Taylor, graduates from Pinson Valley High School. I have written enough about my son on my daily blog for you to know already how proud I am of him. Taylor is such a fine young man. Yes, we’ve had our moments, as do all parents, …
This week I am reading Arturo G. Azurdia’s book, Spirit Empowered Preaching: Involving the Holy Spirit in Your Ministry. Instead of saying I am going through the book, I believe the book is going through me. The author begins chapter 2 with the following quote: I believe that the greatest impediment to the advancement of …
Last week I blogged about Starbuck’s “The Way I See It” advertising campaign. On Monday, I received the following email from CrossPointer Lisa Gray: I was intrigued by the Starbucks blog you posted last week. I took several classes at UAB on propaganda and public persuasion that is constantly surrounding us. I try to be …
I have discovered my Monday morning run typically sets the pace for the remainder of my week. It is during this run I usually align my schedule and sort my thoughts. This morning my thoughts were dominated by two pressing questions. These two questions continue to linger in my mind the more I study my …
My favorite uncle, Luke Henley, from Knoxville, Tennessee, sent me the following email this morning. I breezed through it, so I guess my brain is really strange. See if you can read this. fi yuo cna raed tihs, yuo hvae a sgtrane mnid too Cna yuo raed tihs? Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can. …
Watch this and then tell me what you think. While watching it again today I am reminded that two CrossPointers and a CrossPoint guest family will be leaving for Iraq in early June. Please remember to pray for CrossPointers Todd (Pam) Jerrell and Joseph Fulmer (Gina) Fulmer and for a CrossPoint guest Bryan (Jenni) Sparks. …