What I Have In Common With A Panhandler
For the last couple of weeks there’s been a homeless man panhandling on the corner of Concord Road and Nolensville Pike. Sadly, homelessness is not uncommon in a city the size of Nashville, but rarely do the homeless make their way out to suburban neighborhoods. This man wears tie-dyed clothing from head to toe and […]
Where’s Your Faith?
George Müller said, “The only way to learn strong faith is to endure great trials.” Müller spoke from experience. As an evangelist and the director of the Ashley Down orphanage in Bristol, England, Müller’s faith flourished in trials. Early in his ministry, Müller and his wife committed to care for orphans without soliciting donations or […]
What a Dog Command Taught Me About Following Jesus
In the world of dog training there’s an important command called, “Leave it.” The goal of the command is focus. When a dog is on a walk with his master he’ll encounter multiple distractions. Granted, some of the distractions make for an enjoyable walk. Socializing with other dogs, stopping to smell flowers, and engaging in […]
How To Deal With Someone Who Doesn’t Like You
A few weeks ago, John and I entered a building being guarded by the Secret Service. A presidential candidate was scheduled to be there the same day, so agents were vetting everyone who came on site. The perimeter of the building was surrounded by black SUV’s and a K9 unit was in place to detect […]