Lecture given Tuesday, February 22, 2000, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "As the Lord leads you to live simply, being not of this world, you will find freedom in living debt-free and raising children in a peaceful home."

Lecture given Monday, February 19, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "When God breaks bones, he is blameless, and you will never be the same. That is good because he replaces guilt, grudges and grief with grace, goodness and gladness."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 22, 2005, 4:45 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, February 19, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Can the church survive in a post-Christian culture? Will it trivialize and privatize its historic faith? History is filled with stories of faith communities that not only survived but they thrived on the threatening conditions."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 19, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "These presentations claim that the wrath of God is another face of His holy love dealing with humanity's sin. It embraces humanity as a whole and shows itself as the suffering we see in the world. The wrath not only speaks of the sinfulness of our sin; it proclaims God's steadfast refusal to let us sink without trace. And since His loving wrath is so pervasive and relentless, it implies a glorious end that will "justify the means.""

Lecture given Monday, February 21, 2005, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Jonah is much more than a big fish story. This minor prophetic book contains lessons about 'saying no to God,' 'sin's ripple effect,' 'the God of second chances' and more. Be swallowed up in the excitement of Jonah's adventure."

Lecture given Monday, February 21, 2000, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Explore God's dynamic relationship with ancient Israel through one of the 'neglected' books - Chronicles. Rediscover God's testing, healing and seeking of His people in our own times."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, February 21, 2000, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In an age where popular Christian literature expounds several concepts about God, Jesus and Spirit, we may need to give special and thoughtful attention to the way we think about God."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 23, 2000, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, February 23, 2005, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "From promiscuity to plastic surgery, our society struggles to find spiritual fulfillment through physical experience. Come discover the importance of developing a theological framework for how we think about our bodies and the spiritual life we live in the flesh."

Lecture given Monday, February 19, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Sennacherib's attack on Judah and a survey of Athens, Corinth and Ephesus will serve as examples to show archaeology's value for biblical studies."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 19, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "September 11. This is the day our world changed. While people around the globe were affected by the acts of terror that day, none were more impacted than the citizens of New York City. Hear stories of ministry from the perspective of "ground zero" - stories from the Manhattan Church of Christ."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The greatest journey of life is filled with both dread and peril; such a journey requires boldness and risk. We will dare to seek afresh the presence of God, even if it means having our lives shattered in the process? Discover the heart of those who are consumed by God's fire."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, Christians were in a position to see the world the way God does - through the lives of the poor and suffering. The opportunity to be God's people in a post-Katrina world will require both justice and mercy."