In just one meeting, I was convinced. This man who had recently taken on the role of the Dean of Men at Christ for the Nations Institute was the right choice for the job. He was a man of deep wisdom whose heart was steadfast for the Lord. Just days before this scheduled meeting in… [Read More]
Dr. Eric Belcher
Have you ever felt like you missed an opportunity to learn firsthand from a man or a woman of God who was in your midst for a season? I do. Let me share the story. In 2007 I started a Facebook group called CFNI Alumni, Faculty, Staff & Friends. As a graduate of Christ for… [Read More]
A Memorable Thanksgiving Moment
What is an unexpected memorable Thanksgiving moment that you can recall? For me, an unexpected memorable moment was a Thanksgiving Day road trip to Duncan, Oklahoma while studying at Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas. This was my first time not spending Thanksgiving with my family. This trip entailed roughly a dozen fellow… [Read More]
HERITAGE: Shared Life with Jerry & Shara Phillips
I still remember the moment. It was February 12, 2002. The chapel service for the guest speaker was underway. The speaker and his wife sat on the stage during introductions. The wife of the speaker kept looking in my direction; well, to put it bluntly, she continually peered right at me—likewise, the speaker glanced at me quite a bit… [Read More]
BROKEN TO CHANGE THE WORLD
Although I can’t recall the message, I do remember a message. I have no recollection whatsoever of the speaker. No name. No content. Nothing. His appearance is fuzzy. The commencement speaker is like a faded memory, forever out of reach. But a moment on May 10, 2002 remains firmly entrenched in my mind. I sat… [Read More]