faithrunner

After last week's revelations about the goings on at Pen State and Coach Joe Paterno , I have realized again how hard it is to finish well . The older I get, I am more and more grateful for men like Billy Graham , whose recent birthday at 93 and his book, Nearing Home , let me know it IS possible to finish well . But, what about the rest of us? I spoke on this topic this past Sunday at Legacy Church . (If you want to hear that message, you can hear it here .) I highlighted Paul's words to his protege, Timothy, that are recorded in 2 Timothy 4:6-8 . I hope to state with confidence the words he confessed in his last season of life as I finish my race. I have a mentor, Ray Rust , who is 86 now, and with whom I have shared my story and life for over a decade. He moved to the area after retiring as the leader of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. We met at 7th grade B-team basketball game when his grandaughter and my daughter were playing each other. We have been friends si...

Thirty-six years ago today I married my best friend. It has been a wonderland adventure I could never have dreamed up on my on. We are serving together in Pachuca, Mexico, today with friends from Legacy Church , and I can't think of a better anniversary celebration because it represents so much of our lives together. Here are some things I've learned over these years that may help you out, too. 1. Marry your best friend . This seems like a trite phrase, but Kim was my friend before she was my wife. This friendship was deepened by marriage vows and is a foundation upon which we build our lives. When your spouse is your best friend, shared interests, laughter, and a desire to be together grows deeper each year. Romance follows the fun . You don't have to manufacture romance if you are doing life together. Also, accountability is easy with a friend. It's simply letting someone you care for to have the confidence you go where you say you are going and  you are with...