This past Sunday I preached a message from Psalm 139:13-16 titled “The Truth of Life” as part of our Celebration of Life day. Given the sermon topic, I was able to share ultrasound pictures of our daughter with the congregation. The...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Last week I turned 39 years old. My wife so lovingly reminded me, “This is the last year you will be in the 30s!” Yikes. When you say, I’m “x” number of years old and “holding,” exactly what are you...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I already have my two front teeth. Well almost, one of them is a false tooth. So what do I want for Christmas? My answer this year is not the usual “peace on earth” or “for all the children of the world to be_____.” Those...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The last thing Christian parents want is to see their children become little legalists or resistant to the Gospel. How we parent, how we raise, train, and discipline our children may be pointing them in one of those two dreadful destinations....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In a recent post, I spoke of how my wife and I had been waiting for some time to have another child, and that now, we are expecting. I shared how the time of waiting and the joy of realizing God had blessed our home in this way again demonstrated...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Mittie Owens (July 3, 1917-Feb 28, 2011) was the fifth of seven children. Her father provided for them by farming, working in the mill, and sharecropping. Her childhood was filled with hardship and joy. She lived through the Second War, the Great...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
5 years ago today, Talitha gained a little brother, Summer gained a "little man," and I gained a great little buddy! The Lord graced us with His gift to us, Haddon Carey Owens. He is my partner. We ride together, work together, and play together....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“Time heals all wounds” may be one of the more deceptive slogans of our time. Time, in and of itself, heals nothing nor does it have the capability or power to do so. Time is not a person. Time is not a force or power. Time is not a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
A few weeks ago I was speaking with a little kid, and I asked him what he wanted for Christmas. He immediately lit up, like all kids, and launched into a spirited discussion. What he began to share with me, however, was unexpected and proved to be...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
No, I’m not referring to the band or the handgun. I am referring to my birthday. Today, I turned 38 years old. Now if you know me and know my current circumstances you may be wondering, “What’s so special about it?” That...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
