Learning to Love
I have always been intrigued by C.S. Lewis’s words describing how you can change your heart over the long haul through your actions. He says
The Power of the Acorn
I recently gave a presentation titled, “Does the Resurrection Really matter?” I proceeded to ask the audience, “What does the resurrection mean to you personally
Planting Seeds
I remember several years ago my wife went to a seminar that was sponsored by a highly regarded woman counsellor. They were seeking to teach
Comprehending the Love of God
Ten years ago, I was persuaded to write a weekly blog and this past Christmas we reached our 500th blog. Over the past weeks I have
The Tyranny of Comparison
A troubling trend has emerged among men: a sense of discontentment with their lives. The root of this issue is that many find themselves trapped
The Adolescent Crisis
I have become a big fan of Jonathan Haidt after reading his book, The Happiness Hypothesis. Haidt, a social psychologist who teaches at the business
Nuggets of Wisdom – Spring 2024
Every quarter I like to share quotes that I have encountered in my reading and research that have been meaningful to me. I call them “Nuggets
Faking It Through Life
Ten years ago, I was persuaded to write a weekly blog and this past Christmas we reached our 500th blog. Over the next weeks I will
Hidden Treasure
Ten years ago, I was persuaded to write a weekly blog and this past Christmas we reached our 500th blog. Over the next weeks I will
Let It Begin with Me
Ten years ago, I was persuaded to write a weekly blog and this past Christmas we reached our 500th blog. Over the next weeks I will
Making a Difference
Ten years ago, I was persuaded to write a weekly blog and this past Christmas we reached our 500th blog. Over the next weeks I will
Who Is In Control of My Life?
Ten years ago, I was persuaded to write a weekly blog and this past Christmas we reached our 500th blog. Over the next weeks I will
What is the Object of Life?
Ten years ago, I was persuaded to write a weekly blog and this past Christmas we reached our 500th blog. Over the next weeks I will
Fugitives from Reality
Ten years ago I was persuaded to write a weekly blog and this past Christmas we reached our 500th blog. Over the next weeks I will
Violence and the Human Condition
Ten years ago I was persuaded to write a weekly blog and this past Christmas we reached our 500th blog. Over the next weeks I
The Foundation of our Thinking
Ten years ago I was persuaded to write a weekly blog and this past Christmas we reached our 500th blog. Over the next weeks I
Entering a New Year
As I mentioned last week, I have now posted 500 blogs since January of 2014. Today I am going to share with you a favorite
Blog #500
Ten years ago, I was persuaded by a few people to write a weekly blog. At the time I did not know what a blog
Willful Blindness
When people establish a belief, they should do so because they are utterly convinced that what they are believing, that which they are putting their
The Undermining of Atheism
I have found that there are several really powerful arguments that undermine atheistic belief. They are difficult to refute and the one I want to
Insight Into Freedom
Author Paul David Tripp offers some profound words on the issue of freedom. He says: We’re all slaves; the question is, to whom or to
Remembering God
It is amazing how many times in the Old Testament you read this about God’s people, “they forgot the Lord their God.” As the Jewish
It All Started with Genesis-Part II
This is part two of “It All Started with Genesis” that posted last week. Click here to read Part One. ***** Probably the most brilliant
It All Started with Genesis-Part I
This blog is Part One of a two-part series. ***** On June 5th of this year, I wrote a blog titled, “Simple Mathematics.” In the
Your True Spiritual Destination
Over the years I have had conversations with many religious skeptics. I’ve heard all types of expressions of doubt and unbelief. A great example of
A World Full of Religions
Seminary professor Ronald Nash tells a humorous story of a student of his who went home to Bowling Green, Kentucky, for Christmas break a couple
Facing Retirement
I am at the age where many of my peers are moving into retirement. Many have confided in me that it is a frightening thought.
Nuggets of Wisdom – Fall 2023
Every quarter I like to share quotes that I have encountered in my reading and research that have been meaningful to me. I call them “Nuggets
The World of Ideas
A number of years ago I read a book titled, The Intellectual World of C.S. Lewis by Alister McGrath. He tells us one of the
Your Time Is Your Life
In a book I am reading, the author asks a very pointed question. “What did you do with your life?” I realize this question may
What It Means To Believe
I was recently reading about the significant differences between the English language and the Greek language. Arthur Brooks is one of my favorite writers and
The Beauty of a Dandelion
One of the great intellectuals in the last century was philosopher G.K. Chesterton. C.S. Lewis says that Chesterton’s book, The Everlasting Man, played a significant
Building A Strong Foundation
Are you building a strong foundation for your life? It is important to know that everyone is building a house with their life. We are
Is That All There Is?
In 1965 one of the most famous rock songs of all time, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” by the Rolling Stones was released. Mick Jagger
Life and Growth
I am not sure many people stop and evaluate the important areas of their life, asking themselves if they are growing and developing. If growth
The Secret to Life
There’s a classic scene in the 1991 movie City Slickers where a father, Mitch (played by Billy Crystal), speaks to his son’s elementary school class.
The Beginning of Existence
When you try to take in the vastness of the universe we live in, you have to marvel at its size and grandeur. As Christians
You Will Know Them by Their Fruit
I recently came across a story that caused me to laugh out loud when I read it. An honest man was being tailgated by a
Understanding the Desires of Our Souls
We as human beings have three basic components of our lives: the mind, the body and the soul. Another way to look at it is
The Crucifixion and Its Power
I find many people are turned off by Christianity because of the blood sacrifice at the cross. They see it as barbaric and nonsensical. This
Continuous Improvement
Last week’s blog was titled, “The Power of Self-Control,” which was inspired by my reading the book Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday. There is
The Power of Self Control
I recently read a book titled Discipline Is Destiny by Ryan Holiday. I bought it because it was on the New York Times bestseller list
Nuggets of Wisdom – Summer 2023
Every quarter I like to share quotes that I have encountered in my reading and research that have been meaningful to me. I call them “Nuggets
Impression Management
I was recently reading where pop artist Andy Warhol famously prophesied that “in the future, everyone will be world-famous for fifteen minutes.” He seemed to
Investing Our Lives
Several years ago a man sent me a wonderful story titled, It’s What You Scatter. Though I am not certain, I believe it is true. I
The Guardian of Your Soul
I was recently reading some interesting thoughts by Dr. Richard Swenson, who is a futurist, a physician researcher, and a very fine author. He believes
Simple Mathematics
Back in 2013, I wrote a book titled Reliable Truth: The Validity of the Bible in an Age of Skepticism. In an effort to get
America’s Debt
With so much in the news about our countries’ debt, I thought I would re-post a blog that I wrote in May of 2018 titled
A Nation Bewildered
I remember being in Atlanta on April 20, 1999 when Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris, both seniors at Columbine High School, shot and killed twelve
Where Your Influence Ends
Have you ever given much thought to how your life today can have a great impact on the world after you are gone? I remember
What You Do in Private
I have always been fascinated by a person’s public life versus their private life. Your outer public life is the part of you that everyone
College With No Regrets
Today we are releasing a new book titled, College With No Regrets. The subtitle is Wisdom for the Journey. We have found more and more
Deprivation or Sacrifice?
In Romans 12:1, the Apostle Paul instructs us to be “living sacrifices.” As you keep reading it seems Paul is appealing to us to sacrifice
Nuggets of Wisdom – Spring 2023
Every quarter I like to share quotes that I have encountered in my reading and research that have been meaningful to me. I call them “Nuggets
Comprehending the Love of God
This past Friday we held our annual Good Friday event. I spent time sharing some thoughts on Good Friday and Easter. As we turn our
No Greater Good
In his wonderful book, Preparing for Heaven, Gary Black Jr, tells a powerful story that took place in his childhood. It happened one summer while
An Atheist Lays Down Her Arms
A little over a year ago I read a book titled Not God’s Type, by Holly Ordway. The subtitle is, An Atheist Academic Lays Down Her
Thoughts on the Bible – Part II
In today’s blog, I would like for us to address the question, “Why does God not speak to us? Why can’t we hear his voice
Thoughts on the Bible – Part I
Have you ever wondered why God has chosen to speak to us through an ancient book with some parts more than 3400 years old? Is
Your Legacy
We all have a reputation. Think about that. Everyone in your sphere of influence thinks something about you. Once your earthly life is over, your
Psalms for the Pilgrim: The Psalms of Ascent
Dr. Mark Gignilliat from Beeson Divinity School joins us with another message from the book of Psalms. Transcript coming soon Watch on YouTube Dr. Mark
Understanding True Humility
Several days ago I finished the newly released biography, Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation. It is a wonderful read. This morning I had
The Remnant
Jerry Leachman | BCC Breakfast February 16, 2023 Watch on YouTube here Transcript: I love coming back to the South. It’s the only place left
Our Country at a Crossroads
I was recently speaking with a very well-informed gentleman who told me policemen (and policewomen) are retiring in droves and that police departments are having
Reflections On the Super Bowl
Today we have a special Super Bowl blog by George Shamblin who works here at The Center. Unwittingly, Tom Brady stars in what I
Intellectual Integrity
Three years ago I wrote a book titled, Reflections On the Existence of God. It proved to be very popular in part, I believe, because
What Is Right In Your Own Eyes
I was reading about a college professor named Virginia Owens who teaches English at one of the large universities in Texas. In one of her
Living In Three Worlds
Recently, I was working on a eulogy for a funeral and I stumbled upon some old notes. I am not sure where they came from
Acquiring Sound Wisdom
Robert Rubin was a top executive at Goldman Sachs and former Secretary of the Treasury during the Clinton Administration. I recently was reading about Rubin
Nuggets of Wisdom – Winter 2023
Every quarter I like to share quotes that I have encountered in my reading and research that have been meaningful to me. I call them “Nuggets
Isaiah: Advent Promises
Dr. Mark Gignilliat from Beeson Divinity School, joins us with a special Advent message from the book of Isaiah. Do you feel overwhelmed by the
The Problem with Good Intentions
I find that as we enter a new year, we all have good intentions about the future. The problem is that good intentions often are
Saving Us From Ourselves
In last weeks Christmas blog I wrote about the purpose of Christ coming into the world. As the angel told Joseph, “…He will save His
To Rescue and Set Free
In this blog, that I originally wrote in 2017, I share one of my favorite stories that illustrates the ultimate reason Jesus came into the
How Do You Explain It?
Yesterday I was interviewed as a guest on the Michael Easley podcast. At one point we talked about Jesus and the paradoxical nature of his
The Origins of Our Universe
Recently I read an article written by Dr. Melvin Vopson who is a professor of physics at the University of Portsmouth. In the article he
A Perspective on Death and Eternity
I think that the one individual who has had the greatest impact on my personal perspective of death and eternity is C.S. Lewis. As I
The Modern Male Identity Crisis
Richard E. Simmons III at The Center Mens Breakfast at The Country Club of Birmingham, November 18, 2022. Watch video on YouTube here I’m really
Heartfelt Thanksgiving
Every year at this time I write a blog on thanksgiving. I have concluded at this stage in my life that having a grateful heart
Fearing the Truth
There is an interesting verse in II Thessalonians 2:10, where Paul speaks of those people who will spiritually perish because they refused to love the
Finding Contentment
There is an intriguing quote that I often share with men as they struggle with life. It comes from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist John Cheever
The Most Obvious Fact of Life
Over the last twenty years, Time magazine has had three cover stories on the pursuit of happiness. In each of these editions they were not
Song of Songs
What is love? Join Dr. Mark Gignilliat from Beeson Divinity School, as he teaches on the book of Song of Solomon, also called Song of
The Psalms: Life in God’s Presence
Dr. Mark Gignilliat from Beeson Divinity School joins us with a message from the book of Psalms. If you were stranded on a deserted island
Say What?
Dr. Steve Singletary is our guest blogger for today. Steve has been at The Center since 2009 and focuses his work on teaching, discipleship training, leadership equipping and
Finishing the Fourth Quarter
So many of the men I work with are in the third or fourth quarter of life. I was recently reading Psalm 90 and came
Nuggets of Wisdom – Fall 2022
Every quarter I like to share quotes that I have encountered in my reading and research that have been meaningful to me. I call them
The Mind and the Heart – Part 4
In the last few blogs I have reflected back on my own spiritual journey and how the mind and the heart each play a role.
The Mind and the Heart – Part 3
As I look back on my own story of faith, I can see how the mind and the heart both play a crucial role. I
The Mind and the Heart – Part 2
This is the second part of a blog that ran on July 11, 2022. In next week’s blog, The Mind and the Heart – Part
Our Struggles With Boredom
Modern technology brings about change so quickly that the harmful effects are generally not discovered before they are irreversible and before we realize how destructive
What Has Ultimate Value?
I recently read a true story that I believe is a great illustration about life and what we value in life. It was a story
The Cut Flower Culture
I am continually amazed at the contradictory nature of the secular worldview that rules our land, particularly when it comes to morality. Randy Newman, who
Up and Down: Victories and Struggles in the Course of Life
A conversation with Professional golfer Bubba Watson and Richard E. Simmons III at The Center Mens Breakfast at The Country Club of Birmingham, August 24,
The Triple-A Formula
When a tragic accident left Will Mitchell with disfiguring burns, he focused on his possibilities instead of his problems. Although he’d lost his fingers he
The Mystery of Sin and Evil
I was out of town last week and didn’t have time to write a blog. Today I am sharing a blog I wrote in February
What Are You Hungry For?
I believe we all have a deep hunger within us, some might call it a deep yearning, but we have a hard time determining what
Understanding Humility
Being humble is not something that comes naturally to us as human beings. I have found that most people do not really know what humility