It’s that time of year again. The stores are stocked. The presents are being purchased. Gifts are being laid under the tree. And 8-pound, 6-ounce newborn infant Jesuses are displayed as inflatables in our yards and nativity sets in our homes. Of course, for most folks outside of the church, the Christmas season is merely … Continue reading
I’m coming up on one of those high school anniversaries I don’t want to admit. And despite my denial of my age, a part of me also doesn’t like reminiscing about a period of my life filled with getting it wrong, not liking who I was, and wishing I could change the past. And yet, … Continue reading
In May, I was allowed to take a mini-Sabbatical of sorts. Between pastoring University Baptist Church of Baton Rouge and starting my new role as the Associate Executive Coordinator of CBF North Carolina, I had time to invest time in my family, sleep in, and enjoy long runs and walks without a meeting or deadline … Continue reading
The worst possible circumstances typically can’t be seen from a way away, at least in my experience. You can spend your entire life preparing yourself emotionally, spiritually, and physically to face difficult situations. Still, nothing truly prepares you for the jolt that hits the fabric of your existence when you realize this is not where … Continue reading