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Technology, Critical Theories, and the Gospel: Reading Response
Earlier this year, Wilkesboro Baptist Church gave me a sabbatical for rest, reading, and writing. During that season, I was able to complete three books that intersect in seriously important ways: To Change All Worlds by Carl Trueman, The Devil… Continue reading
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Easter Sunday on the Other Side of a Hospital Room Door
Easter 2026 was very different for me. I spent Easter in a hospital room after having emergency surgery to remove my gallbladder. Here are some observations from my stay in a hospital room. Continue reading
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From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday
For Christians, Holy Week gives us the opportunity to consider the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Ultimately, it is this week in human history that gives us the opportunity to know and follow Jesus. Holy Week culminates with… Continue reading
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Jesus’ Atoning Work on the Cross
The glory of the sentence, “Jesus died for our sins” is even more meaningful than we often imagine. Jesus’ death atoned for our sins. Continue reading
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A Sabbatical Reading Review
In last week’s post, I shared a thank you to Wilkesboro Baptist Church for the opportunity to take a sabbatical. One of my primary activities during the several weeks away from the regular rhythms of work was reading. As followers… Continue reading
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Thank you Wilkesboro Baptist for my Sabbatical!
I don’t think I realized how much I needed the rest and reset until several weeks into my time away. Before I left, some of you told me, “You deserve this break.” I appreciate your sentiment, encouragement, and words, but… Continue reading
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A Tale of Two Deaths
Nearly eight years ago (1/16/2018), my mom died of a massive heart attack. Last night (1/9/2026), my dad died sitting in his recliner at his apartment. In those eight years, my dad grieved, faced depression, moved from Kentucky to Millers… Continue reading
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Making Sense of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
America was rocked by the assassination of Turning Point founder, Charlie Kirk on Wednesday. Kirk’s brand of conversation, debate, and Christian witness raised conservative views on college campuses and provided a platform for gospel witness. As a pastor and follower… Continue reading
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Engaged Worship Lasts
This was posted originally at https://www.wilkesborobaptist.org/worship-to-live-a-life-that-lasts When you have nothing else to think about, what does your mind run to? This is a good way to test our worship and even our idols. If our minds run to a person,… Continue reading
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Are you following Jesus?
Not long after I arrived at Wilkesboro Baptist Church, we began asking questions about our church. We asked of nearly everything, “Why are we doing this ministry, this program, or this event?” That season of evaluation resulted in a redefined… Continue reading
Monday Meditation–Self-Control
Leading others to follow Jesus one word at a time.