A proud mother and father with Turner. He was only about 2 hours old at this time. Somehow, Turner makes his mom smile, even after labor. Bringing Turner into the house for the first time. Yes, I know my shirt is untucked. Turner making his “grampy” very (very, very) proud. We were so blessed to have both sets of grandparents there for Turner’s birth, and they have been–and are being–a big help to us. Turner’s first trip to worship. He came to worship when he was just 6 days old and came on Sunday morning and Sunday evening. Leah did very well and Turner fits right in–he slept through daddy…

Preachers like to have conversations about which translation of the Bible they “preach from.” No doubt you, like me, have heard many arguments as to why it is better to present a lesson from a certain translation. Lately, the English Standard Version’s quick acceptance has sparked these conversations again. I like the ESV a lot. I read from it often and recently purchased a “reverse interlinear,” which is a good beginning tool for understanding the Greek background of each word or phrase. Some preachers like to use the King James Version because they are familiar with it, as are many members of the congregation. Others make the slight change to…

We’ve changed the name of our blog, and for a wonderful reason. This blog will now be knows as “The Faughn Family of Four,” because Turner Eric Faughn is here! He was born on Monday, March 26th, at 3:50 PM. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 22 inches long. Leah is doing very well, despite having a C-section. Don’t worry…pictures are coming soon! Thank you for all your prayers and concern during the last 9 months. God–and His people–are good to us!

Lying has, sadly, become a part of our everyday language. Nearly anything someone says has to be examined, and the listener has to wonder if the speaker is really telling the truth. One area in which this is seen all too often is in sports. College coaches tell their recruits and current players they’ll be around for a long time–usually as long as that recruit is going to be at the school–and then, in a few months, the coach bolts for more money or a more “high-profile” job. This week it has happened again. Tubby Smith left the University of Kentucky to go to the University of Minnesota. As one…

The American Civil Liberties Union, long known for “backing” anti-Christian activities has done it again. This time, it might affect your home. The following comes from Reuters, and was posted on their website today. A U.S. federal court ruled on Thursday that a 1998 law designed to block children from viewing Internet pornography violates the U.S. Constitution’s free speech protections. The ruling sided with a challenge brought by the American Civil Liberties Union, which had argued that the provisions of the Child Online Protection Act were too restrictive. Judge Lowell Reed of the U.S. District Court in Philadelphia wrote in his ruling that while he sympathized with the goal of…

I don’t like waiting. When I have to wait for a traffic light or an appointment, it drives me up the wall. While I’m working on it, patience it not always my strongest attribute. Some of you have waited for days or weeks for a very important phone call or doctor’s report. Those times seem to drag along, and cause many sleepless nights. Others wait to close on a house or for word about a promotion at work. These cause anxious moments as we think about our family and finances. Now it’s my turn again. Billions over the years have waited for a child to be born. Excitement, nervousness and…

G. Scott Gleaves has written a unique book in many ways. Seeking a Life That Counts: Finding True Happiness is a Bible class study book that covers the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes. If you are like most people, and you look at your bookshelves, you will not find many volumes that deal exclusively with Ecclesiastes. We often hear “fear God and keep His commandments…” from that Old Testament book, but, sadly, that is often about all. There is far more material in Solomon’s sermon, and brother Gleaves brings us 13 lessons that are filled with information. If you teach a Bible class, you will find yourself having a great…

[NOTE: The following article was sent to me via email from brother Todd Clippard, who preaches for the Burleson church of Christ near Hamilton, Alabama. The PROM is a major event for young people, but brother Clippard presents some very important truths for us to consider. The article is reprinted here with his permission and with my total agreement.] Among the many misplaced priorities of America’s young people and the media targeting them is the hoopla surrounding the Prom. Teen-oriented magazines begin at the first of the year to promote this “once in a lifetime” event. Untold time and money are spent on what is considered the crowning night of…

I was recently on another blog and found this picture. The owner of that blog said he got it in an email and did not know where it came from. If anyone knows where this picture originated, please let us know. The picture shows how far some will go not to work. It’s kind of funny at first, but, the more you look at it, it gets more and more sad. This picture should serve as a reminder to all of us (me included!) to work as best we can. Sure, we will “slack off” from time-to-time, but that should be the exception and not the norm. And, if we…

The word “lady” is overused in our society. It seems that any female can be called a “lady.” But the word “lady” carries an idea of class and proper demeanor that is lacking today. We don’t have very many “ladies.” Why? There are multiple reasons, but one of the main reasons is that women are trying to act more like men. They are trying to be tough and rugged. Sadly, many men are looking for that type of woman, and that only adds to the change. A recent study shows that female college students are even binge drinking nearly as much as men. While drinking is wrong (period), the study…