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The One-Week Social Media Challenge
We are just over a week from Christmas, so this is a good time to issue a one-week challenge. Further, this is a time of year where people are a bit more focused on positive things, so maybe today’s challenge can be accepted and enjoyed. I see what seems to be a growing trend on social media that really bothers me. To be honest, I used to take part in it–and still fight the temptation to on a very regular basis–but I make myself stop before I hit “send” or “like” or “retweet” or whatever. It is the practice of sharing on social media things that a person knows are going…
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Christianity and Christmas
“It’s Christmas time in the city,” and everywhere else for that matter. Christmas is a wonderful time. We take some time off and spend it with our families. Family traditions are formed. Gifts are usually exchanged, and holiday meals and the smells of cookies and candies fill the air. People decorate. Children imagine. Lights are everywhere and more benevolence is done in one month than gets done the rest of the year combined. What’s not to like about Christmas? Christmas has become a part of our culture. We know it was never something the church of the Bible celebrated. We know it is not commanded in Scripture. But as…
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To Nobody, Through Nobody
On the day after Veterans Day this year, there was a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House. The following information appeared on armytimes.com: Retired Capt. Florent A. Groberg on Thursday became the nation’s newest Medal of Honor recipient — and the 10th living service member to be recognized with America’s highest valor award for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan. I’m certain that you would join me in being grateful to men like Capt. Groberg. Nothing I would say here–or anywhere–would be intended to minimize the service and dedication of those who serve in our armed forces. They deserve every honor they receive. However, there was one thing about the ceremony that troubled me. I was doing…
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Episode 44: A Men’s Reading Group [Podcast]
https://media.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/content.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/Legacy_Podcast_044.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS(Player not working? Click here.) In 2016, Adam is restarting a reading group for men who live near him, but in a different format. On this week’s podcast, he discusses the way the program used to be done, and the plans for the future. We hope this week’s program encourages you to gather with others and read about important subjects. Resources “Inside My Mentoring Group” [Blog post] “Two Years of My Mentoring Group: What I’ve Learned” [Blog post] Mentor Like Jesus by Regi Campbell [Book I used as the idea-starter for my group] Stepping Up: A Call to Courageous Manhood by Dennis Rainey…
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
It’s here! It’s here! One of my favorite times of year is here – Christmas-time! As I am writing this, The Polar Express is playing on my TV and we are about to the part that still makes me cry when I read it to my children: “The bell still rings for those who truly believe.” Um, yeah. I have a bell as one of my decorations … and, yes, I can hear it! This is a busy time and, for many, a difficult time. Some try to turn it into a time of debate. Still others seem to take great delight in trying to out-Grinch the Grinch. But for…
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When Elders Shepherd
I was reminded of the importance and value of it again recently. It is the role of elders as shepherds, and it is a role that is invaluable to a congregation. It is always encouraging to see these men fulfill this role, but sometimes I see it more clearly than others. As I saw it in action recently, it reminded me of the time I think I saw it most clearly in my life in ministry. Without revealing all the details, it was the morning of a surgery. But this surgery was a little different, because it involved a young child, and no one knew exactly how long the procedure…
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What, not Where
Sometimes we pray, “Lord, help me to be where you want me to be!” This seems reasonable. It may occur to us that we want to be in the right place at the right time so that someone can hear the gospel. It may be that we want to be “where” the right house or job is. Perhaps it is a plea that God will not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Or maybe the “where” is a prayer for the future and it just means that we want God to providentially lead. This prayer of where is a good prayer, but at the same time, there…
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“Sir, We Need Your Permission To…”
It is a fear of every parent. All of us who have children at home and those of us who have children who have their own families dread a call informing us of a serious injury and/or illness. A few years ago, a friend of mine received one of those calls. His seventeen-year-old daughter had been involved in an automobile accident. Fortunately, the injuries she sustained did not appear to be serious, but the doctors wanted to make sure. The father was told that he had to give his consent before his daughter could be treated. Of course, he quickly gave his consent. The appropriate testing and treatment was done. His daughter recovered. Please think…
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Episode 43: Making Memories in the Midst of a Busy Life (with Dale Jenkins) [Podcast]
https://media.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/content.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/Legacy_Podcast_043.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS(Player not working? Click here.) Families are busy, but how can we remain busy and active, yet build memories for our children? On today’s podcast, Dale Jenkins joins Adam and shares five fantastic points on how to be intentional with our time, as well as with building memories for our children. More about Dale Jenkins The Jenkins Institute Follow Dale on Twitter Spring Meadows Church of Christ More from A Legacy of Faith To subscribe to A Legacy of Faith by email for free click here. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Subscribe via rss Find us on Stitcher Radio Visit the show archives…
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Where Love Abides
I grew up in a very small home – one living room, a kitchen, two bedrooms, and a small bath. There were four of us living in that space which was probably, at most, one thousand square feet. I don’t recall feeling cramped or poor, but I’m sure we were at times. What I do recall are meals around a small table, a warm bed with clean sheets, listening to music on the record player in the living room, and laughter as we sat and talked with one another. Jim grew up in a home which was about the same size as the one where I grew up, but it was a much…
