Lecture given Monday, February 19, 2001, 3:30 PM 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 Monday, February 19, 2001, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Philosophies of church growth and the mechanisms for making them work are varied and subject to change. What works in one locale may or may not work in another locale. What works now is no guarantee that it will always succeed."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The growth rate among Churches of Christ has changed very little in the last 25 years. These classes will examine why our good faith efforts have not resulted in evangelistic success."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "It is difficult to practice Christian values in our society. Is the "American dream" a roadblock to maintaining our faith?"

Lecture given Monday, February 19, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The gospel of Jesus means freedom. It's an end to law. Its the context for understanding baptism. It sometimes means freedom to honor tradition."

Lecture given Monday, February 19, 2001, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Worship renewal is primarily about what God is doing, not us. Genuine renewal is first of all about listening to Him. The Word of God should take its proper place in our assemblies - reflecting our baptism, calling us to ethical living and discipleship and leading us to the table."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Who does God call an influential woman? Looking at three snapshots from the first century, we will discover the process for becoming a woman of influence in the 21st century."

Lecture given Monday, February 19, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Based on reflections from the text of Acts 17:16-34, class sessions will track the evangelism style of the apostle Paul to people in a world city of his time, and offer a parallel strategy for our time."

Lecture given Monday, February 19, 2001, 8:30 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 20, 2001, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Employing professional skills in ministry that mirrors Christ in attitude and action. Diverse careers can work together in cross-cultural service."

Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Good family health is founded on strong biblical and self-esteem issues. There are helpful means to achieve this foundation and some positive/negative tools will be discussed."

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 20, 2001, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Too many people have settled for making a decision for Christ but have not engaged in the process of making a conversino to Christ and the life to which He calls us. Herein lies the reason why we have so many "church-attenders" and so few "Christ-followers." Why is this happening? Where do we go from here?"

Lecture given Monday, February 19, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "ACU and Munster - the international project on the text of Acts is engaged in the collection and analysis of data on the text of Acts from ancient manuscripts, versions and church fathers, with intent to publish a new edition of the Greek text in Acts. These lectures, aimed at the non-Greek reader, will discuss the history of the text of Acts, illustrate the way textual decisions are made, and in the third session will address one particularly difficult text in detail."

Lecture given Monday, February 19, 2001, 9:45 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 Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "God's method for reaching people is to use Christians whose lifestyles are empowered and directed by the Holy Spirit. Kingdom effectiveness comes from learning to walk in moment-by-moment dependence on Him."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Too many people have settled for making a decision for Christ but have not engaged in the process of making a conversino to Christ and the life to which He calls us. Herein lies the reason why we have so many "church-attenders" and so few "Christ-followers." Why is this happening? Where do we go from here?"

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Sexual addiction will be discussed from theological, psychological and relational perspectives. Healing is possible when counselors and the church work in cooperation with each other."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The fundamental role of the Christian and the church is to witness to God's activity to encourage the church and to convert the world to God."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Father-God who created mankind also knows our heart. He wants our hearts to be consecrated for His purposes. Jesus' death on the cross for us "cuts" our hearts, exposes "contaminated" hearts and "captures" our hearts when they are changed."

Lecture given Monday, February 19, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Vision is passed person to person. Biblical examples will lead the contemporary church. We need vision-casters to multiply our efforts to take the gospel to Asia."

Lecture given Monday, February 19, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Developing a series of Bible class lessons for children of aging parents; a response to Ephesians 6:1-4. Practical ways adult Christian children can assist aging parents emotionally, physically and spiritually."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University