
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

Faking It Through Life
Have you ever thought about how common it is for people to fake it through life? That is, to show yourself to be something you’re

Transforming Your Work
I recently read about Adam Grant, a Wharton School of business professor who studies how people find motivation and meaning at work. He points out

The Mind and the Heart
In describing us to other people, my wife will tell them she is a feeler and that I am a thinker. She is very emotional

Nuggets of Wisdom – Summer 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 Proper Order of Our Desires
The desires of our body are both good and natural. They were given by God and their fulfillment plays a vital role in continuing the

What is the Answer?
I have been writing weekly blogs since 2014. As I look back, I realize I have written a number of them in response to mass

Finding Strength in Weakness
I recently read Arthur Brooks wonderful book, From Strength to Strength. In the book he talks about our weaknesses as human beings. And though we

A Way That Seems Right
In Proverbs 14:12 and Proverbs 16:25, we read these words: “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the

Is Your Child Perfect?
Recently in The Washington Post, there was an article on how perfectionism is destroying our young adults’ mental health. Parents are pushing their children to

The Power of Shame
I am discovering that many men suffer silently from shame. Shame has so much to do with the way you see yourself. Your sense of

The Foundation of Happiness-Part II
In last weeks blog, I shared how Woody Allen’s worldview has lead to his sense of meaninglessness and despair. He acknowledges that in a godless

The Foundation of Happiness-Part 1
I have been reading a book titled, The Power of Meaning by Emily Esfahani Smith. The subtitle of the book is intriguing: Finding Fulfillment In

Understanding Vladimir Putin
Two weeks ago in The Wall Street Journal, there was an article about the mayor of Motyzhyn, Ukraine. The article read: Mayor Olha Sukhenko took

Keystone Habits
Back in 1987, Alcoa hired Paul O’Neil as its new CEO. Alcoa, which had been in business for over 100 years, was struggling and needed

The Humble Christ
BCC Men’s Breakfast | April 15, 2022 Richard E. Simmons III spoke at our BCC Breakfast at The Country Club of Birmingham. Watch on YouTube Now

Easter Message: Step Into the Light
I am of the opinion if you can get a religious skeptic to look seriously and with an open mind at the evidence for the

The Great Flaw in Science
During my senior year of college, I was privileged to hear a presentation given by the great historian Thomas Kuhn. He had written one of

Nuggets of Wisdom – Spring 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

Running Into the Storm
One of my colleagues, George Shamblin, recently wrote a blog titled, “A Lesson from Bison.” It had a wonderful illustration about cattle and bison: The

What the World Needs Now
Back in the 1960s, Dionne Warwick recorded a hit song, What the World Needs Now is Love. It has remained popular over the years, not

The Two Sides of Power
Several years ago I wrote a blog about how nations rule over their people. It was a contrast between the Communist dictatorships of the day

Believing Responsibly
Recently I gave a presentation on the importance of thinking clearly and believing responsibly. I find that modern people have a problem doing this, particularly

Why Believe the Bible?
In last week’s message I addressed the issue of biblical authority, which I believe is terribly understated in today’s world. Modern people wonder why they

A Life That Flourishes
As you read the four gospels, you will notice after Jesus is asked a question He often responds by quoting from the Old Testament. The

The Greatest of These is Love
George Shamblin is today’s guest blogger. George is a pastor, teacher and published author who has been on staff at The Center since 2012. He

Hope In a Modern World
I was talking with a professional counselor recently and he confirmed something I had heard. Modern psychology believes in the inherent goodness of man. From

An Insight Into Unhappiness – Part II
According to recent analysis of U.S. government data, fentanyl overdoses in 2020 became the number one cause of death among U.S. adults between the ages

An Insight Into Unhappiness
Several years ago I had lunch with a psychiatrist and we spent some time talking about the issue of depression. He made it clear that

Nuggets of Wisdom-Winter of 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