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“Ohhhhhh Boy!”
Many years ago a gentleman was born in western Kentucky named Odell Lamb. They called him “Red Lamb” because of his wavy red locks and his ruddy complexion. Odell went from the Kentucky farm to the German battlefields. He served in World War II and was present at the Battle of the Bulge. He came back to the Unites States and settled down with his wife Edna. They had two children together. He worked at the stove plant and also farmed in beautiful Calloway County. By the time I came to the New Providence church, Odell had lived a long and healthy life. He was retired, but still farming. He…
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Never Out of Character
It has been a while since the comedian, Robin Williams, took his own life. Probably by now, millions of words have been written and read about him, his career, his family, etc. In addition to that, countless words have been written about depression, suicide, the “shallowness” of fame and fortune, and a host of other things connected with him and his passing. I hesitate to add to all of the dialogue, but one comment I heard has been on my mind ever since I heard it shortly after his death. The comment was made by a man who was identified as a friend of his. I can’t remember the…
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A Legacy of Faith @PtP2014
Each year, we anticipate attending Polishing the Pulpit. This great event is held annually in Sevierville, Tennessee, and will be attended by around 3000 people in 2014. Today, we want to share with you some ways to learn about this great event, and how you can keep up with us during the week. PtP Resources To learn more about PtP, use the following links. Homepage 2014 Schedule [pdf] My Biggest Takeaway from Polishing the Pulpit [A post I wrote after the 2013 convention] 7 Reasons Why you should Go to Polishing the Pulpit [Andy Brewer] Our Speaking/Leading Schedule If you look at the schedule, you may notice that some of…
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Episode 3 : Smartphones and Kids (guest: Chad Landman) {Podcast}
https://media.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/content.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/Legacy_Podcast_003.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWelcome to the 3rd episode of A Legacy of Faith, the podcast. In this episode, Chad Landman joins Adam to talk about how parents can help their children navigate the world of the smartphone. Topics Discussed 1. How widespread are smartphones among teens and kids? 2. What does it mean that, when we give a kid a smartphone, we put the “world in his/her hand?” 3. How can parents keep track of a child’s usage of various parts of the smartphone (calls, texts, apps, etc.)? 4. Is there really “privacy” in private apps? Links and Resources Chad Landman’s website Follow Chad on…
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How I Use If This, Then That (ifttt) for Organization and Information
We live in a technological age. Over the last couple of days, the posts on our site have reminded us to be careful that we do not get so connected with technology that we forget what is really important. Today, I want to share a practical way to let technology work for you. It is a way for you to connect services you already use and be more efficient. The service is called “If This, Then That,” and is usually referred to as IFTTT. I first found out about this service a couple of years ago, and used it a little bit. Back then, only a few websites and apps…
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What I Learned when I Quit Facebook
I like to communicate. I like a room full of people. I like activity. I like to share ideas and thoughts and dreams with others. I am a people person. The advancement of social media for a person like me has caused a reaction similar to that of my six-year old daughter when she recently tried a new dish. She took one bite and said, “Where have you been all my life?!” As an evangelist I use social media for the gospel’s sake. I have had countless Bible studies and private spiritual discussions involving counseling online. I have left “chat” immediately to meet the very people I have been chatting…
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A Disconnected Connected Society
Posts, tweets, pins, links, updates… The list goes on and on. IMHO, we are becoming the most disconnected connected people who have ever lived. (By the way; did you see how cool I am? I know tech speak for “in my humble opinion!”) We know what is going on with somebody half-way around the world whom we have “accepted” as a “friend” (even though we’ve never met them), or “follow,” are “linked in with,” or are in some other way connected electronically. At the same time, we have no idea what is going on with our spouse who is sitting right next to us; our children who live in the…
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Friday’s Family Friendly Finds {August 15, 2014 edition}
Thanks to you, it has been another great week at A Legacy of Faith. Our podcast continues to do well on iTunes, and we were also added to Stitcher Radio this week. We are looking forward to next week, when we have four posts (including our podcast) that deal with technology. But, wow, are the posts ever on varying subjects within that world! We are excited to share them with you. If we haven’t told you enough lately, thank you! We are amazed by the reception A Legacy of Faith continues to have, and we are truly grateful. Now on to this week’s family links! This Week’s Finds Married for…
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Episode 2 : Connecting Kids with Family Heritage {Podcast}
https://media.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/content.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/Legacy_Podcast_002.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS(Trouble listening? Click here to listen on the blog.) Welcome to the second episode of A Legacy of Faith, the podcast. In this week’s program, Leah and Adam discuss ways in which parents can help to connect kids with their family heritage, and why it is important to do so. Notes Part One: Three Reasons It is Important to Connect Kids to Their Family Heritage 1. It builds a trust in the stability of the family unit. 2. It shows character traits from their own family that children can emulate. 3. It is a great way to teach “real” history (everyone loves a…
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How Sexual Lust Destroys the Great Commission
Every Christian knows the Great Commission. Jesus taught us to take the Gospel to the whole world, and to make disciples of all nations (see Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:16). When we hear those verses, we often just shut our ears off because we have heard them countless times before. Still, we know it is a command to be fulfilled. And yet, there are various hindrances that we allow to keep us from fulfilling this command. Maybe the two most commonly cited are (1) a fear of rejection and (2) being too busy with other things. We could list nearly countless things that keep us from reaching lost souls beyond these…
