Loading ...Matthew | September 29, 2007
Last night we watched the West Virgina game against South Florida. We should have won the game. The person who beat us was us, not them. We made big mistakes at important times in the game. I am a Tennessee fan number one, but the wife loves WVU because she grew [...]
Matthew | September 28, 2007
Is implicit authority as authoritative as explicit authority in the word of God? Can we consider commands that are implicitly taught to be just as binding as explicit commands? This a running debate in the Hermeneutics class that I am presently taking. The professor provided Genesis 13:1 to show how the Bible can [...]
Matthew | September 27, 2007
At the end of this year, I hopefully will be finished with the Master’s of Divinity degree from Freed-Hardeman University. I have little intentions to work on a Ph.D but I have every intention to work on a Doctorate of Minister degree. The question is, “where should I go.” Right now I [...]
Matthew | September 26, 2007
My wife and I were talking about our children over coffee this morning. We were discussing if preacher’s kids have more pressure on them. And if so, where does this pressure come from? There is no doubt that some members of a church will place special status on the preacher’s children. [...]
Matthew | September 25, 2007
In thinking about my thesis on 1 Timothy 4:6-16, in the first few verses, Paul is talking about error entering the church. This error is not sinful actions, but rather an avoidance mindset. Some people are teaching that one must avoid marriage and certain foods. This caused me to wonder about our [...]
Matthew | September 24, 2007
This week I have to start writing my thesis. One hundred pages on how to be a minister. I am writing on 1 Timothy 4:6-16. It is about the discipline of a minister. I felt like this was a good section of text. It is not controversial or difficult, but [...]
Matthew | September 23, 2007
This book was a great beach read. Nothing serious, and well written. The rich people in America certainly life differently than me. But they have the same pressures, if not more, than I do towards money. It is interesting that each billionaire or millionaire feels that they need double the amount [...]
Matthew | September 22, 2007
Here is the family picture from the big vacation. It was a great time. We got there just after a storm and left before another storm came. Great timing. I gained five pounds, but we ate some great seafood, especially at the Gulf Shores Steamer. It was in Costal Living [...]
Matthew | September 16, 2007
Have a great week everyone. I will be relaxing on the ocean shore. I love the ocean, the wind, the waves, and the salt. I hope everyone has a good week. I will be getting some much needed rest and fun. I will eat icecream everyday and gain five pounds, [...]
Matthew | September 14, 2007
This is a book that helped some. The first section was good in learning to ask the right questions to discover truth. It provided some good insight in how to approach a difficult topic in an indirect way. In learning these skills, you can learn how to deal better with church politics [...]
