Category: 2010 Column

February 23, 2010 “A newspaper reporter interviewed my mom for a story about me and asked, ‘Mrs. Pitts, how did you manage as a single parent, a divorcee, to send three kids to college?’ Her answer: ‘It was simple. I said, ‘Go to college, or I will beat you to death.’ That’s an excerpt from … Continue reading Cast a vision for others to succeed

February 15, 2010 It was simply an act of God’s grace. That’s the only way you could possibly explain it. I was in graduate school, 23 years old, on my own and living to please myself. She was in undergraduate school, 19 years old, and living to please the Lord. Her friends were all involved … Continue reading God really can do the impossible

February 8, 2010 Last Sunday’s service at Antioch brought out 60 brave souls. I came close to not going myself, or recommending to the other elders that we cancel. I’m glad we didn’t. When we opened the floor for discussion after the sermon, two people said God had spoken to them that day. One young … Continue reading God can work on snowy Sundays

February 1, 2010 When Sealy Yates was 15 years old, he responded to an altar call at his church. “I wanted to live for God,” he said later, “and the only frame of reference I had said that meant full-time Christian work.” But when Sealy talked to a school counselor later, he was told he … Continue reading Serve God where you are

January 27, 2010 Scene one: A young boy is walking home from school when he is cornered by a bully who forces him to his knees, throws his books in a mud puddle, and runs off as the boy whimpers with shame. Scene two: The young boy takes a different path home from school, fearing … Continue reading The slaughter need not continue

January 18, 2010 Imagine this scene. Julius Peppers, all-pro defensive end for the Carolina Panthers, shows up in your neighborhood, looking for some friendly competition. He is inviting anybody who is man enough to take him on in the meat grinder. That’s what we used to call it when I played football back before I … Continue reading Why do the nations rage against God?