Happy Earth Day...

Most of you know that I'm not the most "environmentally conscious" guy on the planet (I use Styrofoam cups with absolutely no guilt). It's not that I don't care about pollution... or rain forests... or whales... or recycling. It's just that I care about a lot of other things much more. And what I really don't care about is the hype that so often goes along with celebrating Earth Day. However, Kevin Deyoung wrote a great Earth Day article that I can fully agree with. It's definitely worth reading.

Check it out: here

Introducing Jim Upchurch

Our church has graciously arranged for Autumn and I to spend a long weekend in Myrtle Beach. We are so grateful, and eager to enjoy this gift! And while I'll certainly miss preaching at our church, I'm very excited about the guy who will take my place behind the pulpit of Servant's Heart Fellowship this Sunday: my good friend Jim Upchurch (seen above with his son Isaiah).

Jim is married to Rachel and they have two young children, Isaiah and Jana. I've known Jim for a couple of years, and have been honored to partner with him in several local events including a marriage conference, a parenting conference, and the recent God Revealed conference. He is a very encouraging friend, a humble man, and his passion for God is both obvious and contagious.

Resurrection Sunday

This Sunday we will once again celebrate the glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ. At the empty tomb that morning the angel said to the women, "Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.”

Question for you to consider as you prepare for this celebration: Why must Jesus be turned over to sinful men, be crucified, and rise from the dead? Why must He do these things? Find out Sunday.