FCA Cleveland

A group of students-athletes praying together at the FCA retreat

That motivation turned into action after the retreat. Many contacts were formed during that weekend and the idea of combining HSU’s FCA, which had already been started; with OBU, which was in the process of developing, a huddle was proposed by many.
That [...]

Robert Upshaw speaking at the FCA retreat

It was expected for some 50 plus students from both colleges to attend, but what was unexpected was for everyone to leave as one. One body of students brought together by faith as brothers and sisters in Christ.
The retreat was an event packed weekend that included: worship, [...]

HSU & OBU Fellowship of Christian Athletes

The Battle of the Ravine describes the rivalry between two colleges in a small town in Arkansas called Arkadelphia. The rivalry began in 1895 between Arkadelphia Methodist College (now Henderson State University) and Ouachita College (now Ouachita Baptist University). The reddies of HSU and the tigers [...]

Last week I spent a day Mountain Biking around Fontana Lake, in Swain County, NC, right next to the Smoky Mountains. I was spending some time alone with the Lord, there was no one else on the trail the whole day. It was just me and God. I remember at one time during my trip, [...]

I have had a few opportunities that have recently come my way that gave me reason to go deep for clarification on what God has called me to.
In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and [...]

He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water. —Psalm 1:3
Last night I watched (via computer live feed) Adrian Despres, (a disciple who I first met over 27 years ago as a freshman recruit who joined our Furman football team) speak to a packed crowd at Clemson’s FCA where 100’s came to [...]

This week I have been on the Catawba Indian Reservation as an assistant Project Coordinator as the night Worship Speaker with World Changers in Rock Hill, SC. I have seen God work in so many ways, it just is amazing. Roofs are being repaired, lives changed…..
This morning, I helped with an interview of one of [...]

A number of weeks ago, my orthopedic surgeon asked me a question…. “You want to have surgery?” Well, my response was, ‘certainly not…’ I did not ‘want’ to have surgery. Then he clarified that he determined my shoulder injury, after six months of therapeutic, non-surgical treatments, would not improve past the 80% healing point that [...]

Over the last 40 years, many of our churches in our nation have brought their theological convictions of the Bible and the priesthood of all believers and local autonomy of the church to a very significant place. Many churches are in a great place to hear and heed God’s will. However, I do believe that, [...]

During our snow day yesterday we made two awesome snowmen. My friend, Matt and I made one in a competition with Sarah and Matt’s wife, Dana. The girls made a scandalous snow bunny in a bikini named Eve and Matt and I made a traditional AWESOME snowman. Based on the controversial vote of three random [...]

Fellas, this is an easy way to impress your woman. I cooked it last night for Valentine’s day. It’s really easy. Give it a try.
About 5 years ago my family started having Christmas at my cousin’s house in Troy, Ala. Everyone would bring their own dish and people would ooh and ahh over them. [...]