Archive for the ‘Tribute’ Category

Songwriters in Nashville love to go hang and play at Puckett’s.  Puckett’s has a location in Leiper’s Fork and downtown Franklin……..awesome purity in this place as songwriter’s share what they’ve written.  This song is a true story and I get chills simply because we love this family and can literally feel every fiber of this [...]

Appreciation

Posted: January 10, 2009 in Tribute
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Much and many thanks to Eddie Carswell, Newsong, for his shout out and announcement about  the new Origin Church tonight from the big Winterjam stage in beautiful Chattanooga, TN………..All the gang made it a special night for us!  Great to see some old friends.  What a lineup!  Thank you Eddie!  You will not find a more [...]

Old Friends

Posted: December 15, 2008 in Tribute
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I have had the best time reconnecting with a great leader, friend, and Christian from high school, Russ West.  Meet Russ, Danielle, and Chandler West.  Russ and I go way back to Roswell High School.  God is mightily using this family in the life of Origin Church as it comes out of the ground.  It was [...]

Congratulations; UGA Bound!

Posted: December 13, 2008 in Tribute
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Our oldest son, Jordan, got the big and great news tonight that he was accepted into The University of Georgia for next fall!!!!  Yeah boy for Jordie!  This has been a dream of his a long time.  Kim and I dressed him up when he was a baby in UGA clothes to watch the game [...]

I never do this, but I thought I would comment on ALL the games today; the normal rivals.   Florida/Florida State- Love Bobby Bowden.  He needs the win so late in his career.  ”Them gators need to go down.” Georgia/Georgia Tech- As always, pulling for Georgia.  I’m reminded of great memories and my football manager [...]

My Friend Dale

Posted: November 25, 2008 in Tribute

Dale Griffith was 26 years my senior, but a dear friend of mine.  Dale and I had an immediate kinship and did ministry together for a lot of years, trying to help people see that Jesus Christ could change their lives. Dale consulted for us at Mount Rachel Baptist Church when I was pastor, in [...]

Dave Foster in Nashville

Posted: November 23, 2008 in Tribute

Dave Foster pastors The Gathering in Franklin, TN.  While at Catalyst this year, Kim and I ran into he and his wife and had a conversation.  I have known him from the distance through the years.  It was my privilege to visit with Dave this week and, my, what a guy!  He’s brilliant, insightful, and [...]

Dr. Jerry Falwell

Posted: November 11, 2008 in Tribute

I always treasured being able to call Dr. Falwell a friend.  I often ran into he and Duke Westover at various events around the country and I would always, out of courtesy, re-introduce myself to Dr. Falwell.  His response was always, “I know who you are.”  He didn’t forget many names.  This last week, Kim [...]

We Can’t Believe Abigail is 11!!!

Posted: October 20, 2008 in Tribute

Happy birthday to our baby, Abigail!!  She’s a joy!  We all love you!

Jordan Craven Athlete of the Month

Posted: October 18, 2008 in Tribute

Kim and I are very proud of our senior in high school son Jordan, who was announced by Heritage High School this week as the athlete of the month.  This is a great honor!  Woo hoo Rufus!!