if only someone understood

“For He is not a man like me, that I can answer Him,that we can take each other to court. There is no one to judge between us, to lay his hand on both of us. Let Him take His rod away from me so His terror will no longer frighten me. Then I would speak and not fear Him. But that is not the case; I am on my own.”
- Job 9:32-35

Ever had a bad day, a bad season, a bad life? Job got that. And he agonized for an arbitrator, a go-between, someone who could interface on his behalf with God. Such a person would have to understand both God and himself on an absolute level of intimacy. Little did he know, but this was already on the heart and in the plans of God.

And it wasn’t just something that would’ve merely been nice to have. It is completely necessary – for Job, and for each of us! We NEED a mediator – Someone Who understands. And God provided.

“For there is one God and one mediator between God and man, a man, Christ Jesus, who gave Himself—a ransom for all, a testimony at the proper time.”
- 1 Tim 2:5-6

new place of service

In case you were not aware, I have recently been called to serve Northwest Baptist Church in Gainesville, FL as senior pastor. My family and I are extremely excited about this wonderful new opportunity in life and ministry! However, it is always difficult to say goodbye. We will deeply miss our friends and church family here in South Carolina.

Pray for us during this time of transition! Thank you!

what was finished?

One of Jesus' last statements from the cross was this:
"It is finished."

So, what did Jesus finish exactly? What did He accomplish? What did He carry out to the end and complete?

Jesus finished ...

The mission of the Great Missionary.
The project of the Great Orchestrator.
The example of the Great Model.
The message of the Great Word.
The race of the Great Trailblazer.
The bridge of the Great Engineer.
The work of the Great Creator.
The song of the Great Lover.
The sacrifice of the Great Lamb.
The purchase of the Great Master.
The salvation of the Great I AM.

And the results are still available for you today. Happy Easter.

great finish to 2009!

Over the Christmas break, God blessed in several ways.

• We were able to visit with family and friends back in Texas, where we actually had a White Christmas!






• We got to take the girls on a "mini-tour of Texas" as we visited Houston (the best Mexican joint around - Gringo's in Pearland!), San Antonio (the Alamo, the Riverwalk, Casa Rio, Mi Tiera, and Rivercenter Mall), and Waco (Baylor University and the Dr. Pepper Museum).

• Lastly, I finished my doctorate from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and graduated!

What a great finish to 2009! And very excited about what God has for us in 2010!