Posts by Treg Spicer
Redefining Success: What William Carey Can Teach Us About True Ministry Impact
What contributes to true success? Talk to a Gen Z-er, and they will tell you success depends on your number of followers or videos viewed. Talk to someone from Generation X, and they might attribute true success to the longevity of a career and a retirement portfolio. Is this true success? No, unfortunately, many generations…
Read MoreWhat is True Love?
It was our Senior year of High School. And it was finally announced. The dreaded Bible project we had all heard the upperclassman talk about and the one we finally got to write. The project was a two-page paper titled “What you are looking for in a future mate.” This project would not have had…
Read MoreWhat’s Wrong with the Bible?
They say a good hook is essential for grabbing attention, so I hope this title did the trick! But seriously, what is wrong with the Bible? Its Authority According to a recent sermon by Andy Stanley, the abusive religion that he grew up under (Southern Baptist) derived its unjust nature from its belief in the Bible’s final…
Read MoreFacing the Valley of Death
I wanted to share some reflections that have been on my heart this week, prompted by the recent passing of my grandfather. At 93 years old, we knew his time was drawing near, yet facing death still brings a mix of emotions. It reminded me of the challenging realities of the brevity of life we…
Read MoreA Lesson on Our Sin from Basketball
This past weekend proved to be a historical event in the lives of our family. It was the final tournament of our basketball season! It has been a long season, and we were all happy to walk away with a trophy and a strong showing in the final game! Like most tournaments, the refs took…
Read MoreThe Failure of the Fig Tree
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. (Psalm 19:1) I am sure we all have seen some beautiful places on this earth. Places that emphasize God’s glory even more than the rest of creation. Living in “almost heaven,” I see them every day! But before I begin describing another…
Read MoreThe Significance of the Olive Tree in the Bible:
Lessons for Spiritual Growth The Bible is replete with symbols and metaphors that convey profound spiritual truths, a few of which are various kinds of trees.1 One of these is the olive tree. The olive tree stands as a significant symbol in the Old Testament (mentioned over fifty times) and is first seen when the…
Read MoreNavigating the Digital Age: Parenting in a Tech-Driven World
Over the past month, two different parents approached Carrie and I with admiration for our kids not having cell phones. They commended our unconventional approach and praised our parenting prowess. As the praises poured out on our parenting abilities, we eventually had to reveal the truth: our kids did have cell phones, we just have…
Read MoreUnity in Diversity
Despite being in the mountains of West Virginia we are everything but excluded from people. Everywhere we turn, look, or move there are people. In Morgantown, there are people all over; when students are back, lots of people. My guess is there are lots of people in your city as well, and with those people…
Read MoreAllow Me to Share My Heart
On Valentine’s Day (ironically) I was having some discomfort in my chest. In light of my history I thought it best for me to check in with my cardiologist. The PA didn’t seem too concerned, but she decided it would be best for me to have a stress test. I had not had one since…
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