As I type this links roundup, my family and I are in Dexter, Missouri. In a few hours, the Inspiration youth rally will begin at the Dexter church of Christ. Of course, this is a special congregation to me, because we lived here from the time I was going into 3rd grade until I had finished my freshman year of college. So, when we return each year, it is a great time. Leah and I are both teaching classes at the rally, and they are expecting about 400 in attendance. This year marks the 31st anniversary of the rally. If you’re in this area, we hope you’ll stop by and…

On his Facebook page today, my dad reminded me of something that I thought I’d share. I have no more living grandparents. My mother’s mother died just over a year ago, and she was my last living grandparent. However, I was blessed to know all four of my grandparents for a long time. While I miss them, it is a joy to me to know that God blessed me with 32 years of time with grandparents. Grandparents are special, and mine were the best! Today, my dad’s mom would have turned 100 years of age. She taught school in a one-room schoolhouse. When she died, many of her students (now…

I am a dreamer. (You may say that, but I’m not the only one…). I dream big dreams. However, I don’t write down those dreams often. I guess I am basically a day-dreamer. Until now. I am devouring a book (ok, not literally, but I am reading it quickly and with great interest) that I’ve had on my shelves for some time, and it has caused me to begin writing down my dreams. Last night, I started writing (or, typing) my dreams for Lebanon Road as if they had already happened. I can’t wait to get back to it. There is something about writing these dreams in this way that gives…

[NOTE: Lebanon Road’s theme for 2011 is “Greater Things.” To read more about it, click here. Each Thursday, we are focusing on one area of the work at Lebanon Road in which we are striving to do even better this year.] ——————— Near the beginning of 2010, Lebanon Road sought additional men to serve as deacons. They are special servants who help in various ministries, and these men truly are great. After that search, we had 24 men serving as deacons. Currently, we have 23. Our elders reflected upon the Bible. They spent time in Acts 6:1-7, where the first men who served as deacons had a role in helping…

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I’m typing this brief post during the 8:30AM lecture on Wednesday. I’m listening to one of my heroes of the faith, Dr. Earl Edwards. He is preaching on Micah 7 under the title “The New Exodus,” and, as always is helping us gain deeper understanding of that great text. But what I want to mention here are the other speakers. If you have ever been to a lecture in Loyd Auditorium, you have been able to hear the muted sounds of other speakers, delivering lessons in the four balcony auditoriums, which are just divided by a thick, rolled-back curtain. While it does make it hard to concentrate at times, I…

So, I had a new experience at the lectures today. I spent the afternoon…….not at the lectures at all! I was feeling terrible, so I stayed in bed for a couple of hours. I felt well enough to attend Open Forum and the evening session. As I rested, I missed the lectures. I knew, though, that I needed to get some rest and feel better. Tonight, I’m mostly better, and I’m praying that a good night of sleep will help me get back to normal. I hope Wednesday is a full day of learning and fellowship!