I love being a dad. One of the greatest accomplishments in my life is that I am the father of four amazing boys. One of my new struggle as a parent has been letting a son go into the Army, not because I didn’t want him to go, but because I won’t see or hear [...]

Everyone’s been talking about it all week … it’s coming they say … the Day of Judgment or as some have called it, “The Rapture.” Some self-proclaimed “experts” say they have figured out when it’s going to take place and  it’s all supposed to happen today, May 21st. They say, the world as we know [...]

Sermon preparation is always an interesting thing. Ministers are always thinking, looking and studying for things that “would preach.” I’ve often thought how nice it would be if God just somehow “beamed” down the sermon wanted me to preach each week. That got me to thinking (scary, I know). If God sent me a message [...]

Nothing is more frustrating than getting a rock in my shoe when I’m running. Okay, maybe crazy rabid dogs are worse, but rocks in my shoe are a close second. Rocks are like uninvited guests that show up and ruin your whole party. Here are a few things I’ve learned about getting a rock in [...]

I’d love your help today on brainstorming for an upcoming series of lessons I’m doing called, “What Parenting has Taught me about my God.” Since I’ve become a parent, I’ve learned SO much about my Heavenly Father and what he thinks of me. Just from how I deal with my children, tells me so much [...]

When Cooper was little, we removed the ladder from the bunk-beds so he wouldn’t climb on the top bunk and fall off. I can still remember the day Cooper finally learned to climb up to the bunk bed without the ladder. I walked by the room and there he sat on the top-bunk with an [...]

Some people will do anything to feel close to God… I simply read this!

I’m not very good at being still. In fact, I’m a big believer in the old phrase, “Don’t just stand there, do something.” I don’t think it’s just me, because we all have become a society of very busy people. Our schedules are packed and our time has become a premium. We are an on-the-go [...]

One of my favorite things about camp is called “devotional under the stars.” At the end of our day we sit out in a dark field under the stars and sing praises to God. I realized last night, as I was being amazed by God’s beauty, just how much I take His creation for granted. [...]

Happy Opening Day! Although they did play one game last night, today officially starts the 2009 Major League Baseball season. The Morgan family loves watching baseball, especially the Texas Rangers. Many evenings you’ll find us outback playing a pickup game of whiffle-ball.   I love the story of the Bill Veeck. Bill used to own [...]

One of my most favorite stories in the Bible is the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego from Daniel 3. You remember the story … the three boys refused to give in to the King and worship the idol he made. So the King got mad and heated up the fiery furnace to kill them. [...]

Three days ago I stood next to my buddy Zach in the hospital hallway as the proud daddy showed me his new baby girl. He beamed at the beautiful new life that had just entered the world. This young family was experiencing emotions like joy, excitement and happiness. I was so excited for this family. [...]

It really hurt my heart. I had just asked her to come to church with me when she shifted uncomfortably and said, “I’d like to, I’d really like to, but I need to get my life straightened out first.” Ouch. I tried hard to encourage her, but she still wouldn’t come. Please hear me, it [...]

I’m amazed at the new things God teaches me in my daily walk with Him. I’m often overwhelmed how He puts people in my life or He puts me in certain situations to minister to others or to be ministered to. I pray every morning that God would bless my life today with someone new [...]

Here are a few things I thanked God for during my quiet time this morning … Today and everyday, I have a God that loves me and forgives me, despite my faults and screw ups. Psalm 103:11-13 I’m thankful that I am rich in marriage. Money can’t buy what I have. Lea is my soul [...]

I’ve always believed that confession was not for God’s purpose but for our own. God already knows everything I’ve done. I’m not going to surprise Him by confessing something He doesn’t know. Confession has to be for the purpose of reminding me just how much I need God. It reminds me that I am a [...]

Unfortunately, I heard it again this week. And if I had a nickel for every time someone has said it I’d be wealthy man. So what’s the statement? “I’m finding it hard to squeeze some quiet time with God into my daily schedule.” Let me just simply say that if you can’t find time for [...]

A few years ago while preaching in Tulia, I was also serving as a volunteer paramedic for the Tulia ambulance services. One Saturday, my buddy Scotty and I, volunteered to go to a little town called Kress about 10 miles away, to drive the ambulance through their parade and throw out candy to the kids. [...]

When he stopped me in the store he said he needed to talk. In his words, he needed help, “Big time.” He had been struggling with alcohol. He couldn’t pay his bills. He was about to lose his job, get kicked out of his house, and to top it all off, his wife was threatening [...]

This morning as I was looking at my blog I noticed I’ve got multiple articles or “posts” started, but I’ve never finished them. They have been sitting around for a long time waiting to be finished. Here are a few of their titles …. What happens after you die? I have a dream (about the [...]

Over the last few weeks at Rex Boyles’ blog, the theme has been the Prodigal Son. There have been some powerful post about the prodigal son’s return home, the Father and the older brother. When you get time stop by and check them out. In Phillip Yancey’s book “What’s so Amazing about Grace,” Yancy retells [...]

Luke 15 tells the story of the Prodigal Son. It’s a story about a son who chooses to leave his father, his home and go live a life of sin. It’s also an amazing story of grace when the son returns home. The story of the Prodigal Son has been taught, preached and loved for [...]

I had watched Tay grow up from a small child to a beautiful 18 year old girl. She’d come all the way through the church’s youth program and would be leaving for college that year. She was always happy and cheerful, but that night at camp I could tell something was bothering her. She seemed [...]

Monday was the first day of Kindergarten for our youngest son, Cooper. Cooper did really well on his first day. His momma didn’t. That afternoon when I heard the kids out for recess I looked out my office window and searched for Cooper on his first day of school. When I finally spotted him I [...]

Last week I sat in a brand new car. No, it wasn’t mine. The new car smell was intoxicating. The gadgets were amazing. The navigation system was mind boggling. As I sat behind the wheel, the new owner explained all the new and latest gadgets to me. I was in awe. It had safety features [...]

Is it just me or does it seem that we’ve lost our sense of just how awesome God is? I think the church and our nation has forgotten just how unbelievably awesome God is. We somehow need to rediscover what an awesome God we have. How will we ever be willing to jump and trust [...]

Our hearts are saddened at this time over the events that have taken place at Virginia Tech today. 33 people have been killed and many others injured in senseless, godless, evil and cowardly act violence that took place at VT. Please, please remember to pray tonight for the victims, their families and our country. I’d [...]

In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of Mt. McKinley. His name was Christopher McCandless. He had given $25,000 in savings to charity, abandoned his car and most of his possessions, burned all the cash in his wallet, and invented a new [...]

(Part of yesterday’s lesson) You get a raise or a job promotion by earning it. You make the team by earning a spot on the team. You get a passing grade in school by earning it. Working hard to earn something is great in our society. But when it comes to Christianity, you don’t earn [...]

The last few of weeks I’ve gone at an unhealthy pace. Unhealthy physically, emotionally and especially spiritually. My time with God has suffered, my patience with my children has been nonexistent, and my time with my family has been very minimal. Why do I allow myself to get that busy? Sometimes I honestly believe that [...]

I once asked a deacon to stop by the church and look at a little motor on a projector screen that had stopped working. After carefully looking it over he told me, “have you thought about just plugging it in?” The only thing wrong was that the thing had come unplugged from the wall and [...]

I love email, and I hate email all at the same time. Let me tell you why … Here are the reasons I like email: It’s quick. No paper, no pen and no stamps. Hit the “send” button and it’s there! It’s amazing what I can accomplish with email, and it’s amazing how fast I [...]

For the past three weeks every kid in America has been able to tell you exactly how many days until Christmas. They’ve had a hard time falling asleep just because they’re anticipating Christmas. This time of year you’ll hear phrases like, “I’m so ready for Christmas,” and “I can’t wait until Christmas.” How do you [...]

She wasn’t breathing when her parents found her. They had called 911 immediately and within minutes the ambulance was there. I was one of the paramedics on call that day on our little volunteer EMS service. I had found a great ministry in volunteering with EMS while serving as a local minister. When we arrived [...]

I was recently reminded by my children that we have forgotten what “real church” is. While traveling on a trip they kept pointing out all the “church buildings.” “Wow, dad look at the size of that church building,” was their constant comment. We put so much emphasis on church buildings that we have forgotten what [...]