The interview below with Art Ayris, producer of the movie "No Vacancy," along with my column for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, will challenge you with the question: What can we as the Church do to help those who are hurting in our cities? Click HERE to listen if you are viewing this post in your email. Even though the U.S. government knew that the homelessness crisis grew exponentially during the pandemic, it became difficult to accurately register the numbers of those without Continue Reading
Kendrick Brothers First Documentary Offers Insights on Fatherhood {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Video Interview}
Early in December, I had the pleasure of interviewing Alex and Stephen Kendrick about their latest movie, “Show Me the Father.” The movie is the first documentary in the brothers’ outstanding career as faith-based movie writers and producers, preceded by award-winning, acclaimed titles such as “Facing the Giants,” “Fireproof,” “Courageous,” “War Room” and “Overcomer.” The brothers’ first documentary focuses on an issue that affects every human being: the importance of a father’s role and its Continue Reading
Perfectionism Leads to Frustration and Stress {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
“The pursuit of excellence is gratifying and healthy. The pursuit of perfection is frustrating, neurotic, and a terrible waste of time.” — Edwin Bliss John Quincy Adams is perhaps one of America’s most impressive leaders. No elected official held more prominent offices than Adams in U.S. history. He lived in constant pursuit of excellence, serving with distinction as the country’s president, senator, congressman, and minister to major European powers. He also served in the American Continue Reading
Deliver us from Gossiping! {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
Alan Redpath was a well-known 20th Century British evangelist, preacher, and author. He led a church in Richmond, London until 1953, when he moved to the United States and became the pastor of the historic Moody Memorial Church in Chicago for nine years. He returned to the United Kingdom in 1962, where he continued his ministry until his death in 1984. I came across a story told by Redpath in the book "A Passion for Preaching," which offered what I believe to be a practical test against Continue Reading
Cultivating Contentment This Christmas {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
Russell Conwell was a 19th-century attorney, philanthropist and writer, who later became a Baptist minister and founder of Temple University in Philadelphia. Conwell was known for his eloquent sermons, and the stories he often told to illustrate spiritual and life principles. One of his most acclaimed essays is titled “Acres of Diamonds.” It was written before Conwell became a pastor, and published in book form in 1890 by the John Y. Huber Company of Philadelphia. He delivered this message Continue Reading
Giving Hope to the “Least of These” {Atlanta Journal Constitution}
Elena. Irinia. Ted. I have a lump in my throat while listening to their stories. For about one minute, these teenagers share a synopsis of their life story, starting with the pain and hopelessness of abuse, neglect and despair, and ending with the joy of adoption. And everything started because someone, on the other side of the globe, cared enough to send them a shoe box filled with simple, inexpensive toys. While I watch the videos, pictures of children around the world parade across the Continue Reading
