Being Kevin: Living to Glorify God in Whatever I Do

This morning I had the pleasure of worshipping with a few different communities of faith. That's one of the silver linings of this "shelter in place" time. Maybe you've even noticed that the past few weeks I've posted quotes from some of the messages I've heard with the #SundaysBest tag. Of course, IMHO. This morning I heard something that I thought was absolutely beautiful from Jamell Meeks, the First Lady of Salem Baptist Church of Chicago . It was during today's special Mother's Day service at my church, the First Baptist Church of Glenarden . She said, The children want you to be present more than they want you to be perfect.  This past Wednesday, my mother went home to be home with the Lord. And one of the images that has brought me comfort is this picture of my parents entering a military ball. This image is how I picture my parents now in heaven as they enter God's throne room together. There's another thing that brings me co

Earlier this year the Front Porch National Conference: "Just Gospel" took place. You can view the talks here  but I would like to highlight a specific panel discussion that took place featuring two of my favorite people; Eric Mason and Bobby Manning. Both are husbands, fathers, and pastors. Both of them are working hard in the trenches and are worth giving an ear.

Sometimes God's will is so plain we miss it looking for something we think is greater. For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God; that no one transgress and wrong his brother in this matter, because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as we told you beforehand and solemnly warned you. For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness. Therefore whoever disregards this, disregards not man but God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you. 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 ESV http://bible.com/59/1th.4.3-8. ESV

I am currently reading a book by John Piper titled, “ Desiring God: Meditation of a Christian Hedonist ” and it pointed me to a passage in the Bible that I have read and quoted many times. That passage was Hebrews 11:24 - 25. By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. Then I read these words from Piper. Moses is a hero for the church because his delight in the promised reward overflowed in such joy that he counted the pleasures of Egypt rubbish by comparison and was bound forever to God’s people in love. After reading those words, I haven’t picked up the book for over 3 weeks. Why you ask? Because I realized that I would have failed miserably if I were in Moses’ shoes. Instead of refusing to be called the son of Pharaoh, I probably would have said to myself that I could do more for my people in a position of wealth and power instead o

Awhile ago a friend asked me to help him flesh out the topic purpose . He specifically asked me to think of 5 questions on the subject. Now of course when he asked me the question it had already been a log day. So I didn't get the chance to muse on the subject that night because I was fried. So I spent the evening watching Johny Depp in the first two installments of "The Pirates of the Caribbean" and laughing/entertaining myself to death. The next morning I got the opportunity to think on what my friend had asked of me and the only question I could come up with was the same question, the first question the authors of the Westminster Shorter Catechism (WSC) started with. This question is the question I believe we all should start with when considering purpose. Q: What is the chief end of man? A: Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. Here's the problem ; Today the word purpose has become synonymous with words like famous or happy . Now do