[This is part 2 of our 3-part mini-series on tech tools I use. To see yesterday’s post, click here. It dealt with applications for my iPhone.] A few months ago, I ran a short series about podcasts to which I listen. At the time, I was still deciding which ones I enjoyed and which I needed to end. Since then, I have really settled into a pattern, and have found a list of podcasts I keep subscriptions open to. Following is a list of the podcasts, and a very brief overview of the content. I decided to divide the podcasts up into how often they are produced, so you might…

[For the next three days, I’m planning a mini-series on the tech stuff I use for my life and work. I hope you will find these brief “mini-reviews” helpful as you try to use the power of technology to help you in several areas.]If you read this blog often, you know that I love my iPhone. When I bought it almost exactly one year ago, many said it was nothing more than a glorified toy. I have made sure it is far more than that, though, as I use it for nearly everything. Today, I want to share with you the applications I currently have on my phone (besides those…

I would have trouble thinking of a better day! We had a little bit of everything on Sunday, including the greatest news we could ever pass along (more about that in a few moments). We had a large group travel to Gatlinburg for the annual Challenge Youth Conference over the weekend. Still, were blessed to have over 300 “in house” on Sunday morning, meaning our total attendance was really good. We had 306 present, but we also had 54 in Gatlinburg, so we totaled 360 yesterday morning! After a couple of weeks with our attendance being down a bit, that was truly exciting. It was good also, considering it was…

We are going to have a ton of folks away this weekend to the annual Challenge Youth Conference in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. This weekend will be so encouraging and educational for our young people and the adults going with them. I don’t know the final numbers, but between 40 and 50 will be there from Lebanon Road. With them being gone, we need your help! We want to still have over 300 in attendance Sunday morning. We have been running right at 345 the past few weeks, so we are going to be right on “the line” with our group being away. Help us have a “regular” attendance Sunday, and then,…

We post a lot of things on this blog, but absolutely nothing comes close to being as important (or exciting) as when we get to pass along a baptism or restoration. Today, we get to pass along the news of a new sister in Christ. Last night at our midweek services, Cassidy Schow responded to the Lord’s invitation. She had been thinking of doing so for some time, but knew she needed to wait no longer. Cassidy is a wonderful young lady, and we are thrilled that she has made Jesus the Lord of her life. She is going to do great things for His cause. Our youth minister, JD…

This book, written by W.T. Hamilton in 1969, was lent to me a couple of weeks ago. One of our members knew I was wrapping up a study on Job and thought I might enjoy this volume. Did I ever! In fact, I enjoyed it so much that, upon finishing it, I ordered a copy from Amazon. Yet Trouble Came is a collection of devotional thoughts from brother Hamilton. Each chapter contains a page with the Scripture reading from Job, then a 3-4 page devotional lesson. Each is packed with outlines, illustrations, poetry and other helpful materials. When I saw what this book was going to be like, I thought…

My friend, Shane Thomas, sent me a link that I couldn’t wait for the roundup to put on here. Instead of sharing the link, however, I want you to watch the video found in the story. You may, at first, think this is silly, but watch the whole thing… …and have a box of Kleenex handy.

This book served as my biography for February, as I have challenged myself to read a biography each month. I chose it for the very simple reason that I didn’t know much about Alec Guinness, but had often heard his name. I thought the book would be quite informative as I tried to learn more about the life of an actor whose name I knew, but not much more. I was wrong. The book is a meandering diary of (about) a year in Alec’s life. And I mean meandering. While some of the things Guinness does are interesting, he basically recorded his journal and published it. If you don’t know…

One thing that fascinates me as I listen to sermons presented by brothers in Christ is how many different styles there are. Most people have a favorite style of preacher. One danger we must avoid is thinking that a certain style is “better” than another. As long as the truth is being taught, it simply does not matter how many points the sermon has or how many illustrations are used. Personally, I present a majority of my sermons with about 4 or 5 points. I usually try to incorporate a brief word study or two and I try my best to relate the texts to “today’s living.” Every so often…

Another uplifting day on “the pike.” We were blessed to have 340 in our worship yesterday morning, including many visitors from all over the place. Our Bible school numbers were good, as well, with 284 present. Last night, we had 263 in attendance, including some folks from Haleyville, Alabama! Seeing Leisa McCreless and her son, Rick’s, family there was a wonderful treat. We enjoyed worshiping with them, then going out to eat and catching up after services. It was a joy to preach yesterday morning from Titus 1. We are walking through that brief but practical book on Sunday mornings. We looked at the qualifications for elders from that chapter,…