Lydia Michelle Lumpkin 8 lbs. / 5 oz. 21 inches

As Jan and I are waiting here this morning we have reflected on a few passages as we wait. First of all, Psalm 138 & 139, which are great to read together. Psalm 138 speaks of thanksgiving and Psalm 139 of the deep residing trust that comes from resting in the God that intricately creates … Continue reading Thoughts from Labor & Delivery

8 Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. 11 When I was a child, I spoke like … Continue reading 9/11 Reflections…

Open theism teaches that God is limited in His knowledge and control of what His free-will creatures will do. In this sense, God has limited himself so that He develops in His own understanding of what man decides and is reactionary in his interaction with men (i.e. men choose - God did not know his … Continue reading “Open Theism” is a Real Concern

Our Family Worship Guide is now posted on the main website for this Sunday evening. Obviously, it can be used at any time, but we have intentionally carved out Sunday evenings so families can start the week off right! Our hope is certainly that men would lead their homes in family worship more than once … Continue reading Family Worship Guide

Well, we are gearing back up for our next season of our study in the gospel of John. This Sunday morning will be (I pray) a very exalting review of John 1-4 as we refresh our hearts and minds on the question, "Who is Jesus?". I encourage you to prepare for this message by reading … Continue reading Sunday’s coming!

9 What gain has the worker from his toil? 10 I have seen the business that God has given to the children of man to be busy with. 11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has … Continue reading Happy Labor Day…

I have not listened to the message, nor has anyone commented about some of this, so I want to clarify something that in my "gut" I feel needs clarification. During the message yesterday, I made some comments about how a liberal "tree hugger" can have as much hatred in their heart toward those who dessimate … Continue reading Clarification from Yesterday’s Message…

I want to commend you to a fantastic website http://www.johnowen.org. Owen is so critical to pastors and churches today because he helps us connect holiness to private and public life like no one in recent church history. Many of you may be like me, in that you do not desire (at least at heart) to … Continue reading Maybe my Favorite “Dead Guy”

A few of you have been inquiring about the start of a few key supporting ministries. Well, here's our goal... On Sunday, September 9th we plan to launch our Verse of the Week and Family Worship Guide tools. Please pray for the body of Christ known as University Baptist Church as we deepen in our … Continue reading Ministry Update…