A friend of mine snapped a pic of me leading the music yesterday morning during our Sunday Morning Worship Service here at Super Summer. Notice the lyrics on the screen. My 19 year old son died one month ago. I have a choice to make. I can curse God. Or, I can trust that He … Continue reading The Lord Gives….The Lord Takes Away
New Mercies
What’s In a Name?
If you grew up in ancient Israel, your name represented a lot. Every name meant something theologically significant. After all, the Hebrews were "God's people." The Old Testament name "Joshua" means "The Lord is Salvation". More importantly, it corresponds directly to the New Testament name "Jesus." The other day, to help change the decor in … Continue reading What’s In a Name?
When Jordan Met C.S. Lewis
One of the last events Jordan and I attended together was a Lecture on C.S. Lewis given by renowned Irish Christian apologist, Dr. Alister McGrath, at LCU in Lubbock in April, 2013, one month before Jordan passed away. Jordan loved C.S. Lewis and all things Narnia. In fact, Jordan's world took on a Narnian vibe, … Continue reading When Jordan Met C.S. Lewis
Why We Pray
"We do not know all that Jesus gained from His times in prayer, but we do know this: a life without prayer is a powerless life." (L.B. Cowman, "Streams in the Desert") Much prayer - much power. Little prayer - little power. No prayer - no power. nw
Thou, O Lord
When I led music at FBC, Wolfforth, we made this song our "theme anthem," of sorts. Now, at Bacon Heights Baptist in Lubbock, we've done the same thing. The words, verbatim from the 3rd Psalm, are a theme song for all who are worn, beaten down, afraid, confused....you get the picture. Written by a very … Continue reading Thou, O Lord
Let the Dead Bury the Dead
Another disciple said to [Jesus], “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” But Jesus told him, “Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead.” (Matthew 8:21-22) Before you rush to conclude that Jesus was being mean, the man’s father wasn’t officially dead yet. The Greek wording of the man’s request tells … Continue reading Let the Dead Bury the Dead
Hands Free – Jordan Blake Watts
This video was shown at Jordan's Memorial Service on 16, 2013.