Category Archives: Another Man

Another Man: My Dad

Posted on June 21, 2009 by

It’s fitting for me to remember my own father on this Father’s Day. Many of you have heard me share my story, but all I can say is that there is something very therapeutic about remembering. I miss my Dad … Continue reading →

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Another Man: Johnny Markham

Posted on June 20, 2009 by

When I originally wrote this post, I was serving as a youth minister at Mayfair. Even though my ministry role has changed over the past couple of years, I still look to Johnny as one of my “mental models” of … Continue reading →

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Another Man: Richard Beard

Posted on June 18, 2009 by

I originally wrote this back in 2006 as part of my Another Man series. This post is in recognition of my brother-in-law, Richard Beard. _______________ Another Man: Richard Beard, my brother-in-law My sister, Tara (my elder sibling by 10 years), … Continue reading →

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Another Man: William Bybee

Posted on June 16, 2009 by

The next entry in my Another Man series was devoted to my paternal grandfather, William Bybee. I originally wrote about his influence here, but a year later Granddaddy passed away and I had the highest honor of my ministry career: … Continue reading →

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Another Man: Alan Shates

Posted on June 15, 2009 by

With Father’s Day looming this week, my thoughts always turn toward my own father and the other men who have had a tremendous influence in my life. A few years ago, I came across a quote that stuck with me: … Continue reading →

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Be Smart: A Eulogy

Posted on May 28, 2007 by

I sincerely appreciate all the thoughts and prayers so many of you have expressed in the days since my grandfather’s death. A few of you asked if I wouldn’t mind posting a copy of the eulogy here. There are a … Continue reading →

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In Honor of William Bybee

Posted on May 26, 2007 by

Yesterday I received the call that my grandfather passed away. I wrote about his health a few weeks back; the final years of his life were difficult because of a variety of physical ailments. Although I’m certainly sad that he’s … Continue reading →

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Another Man, Number One

Posted on June 5, 2006 by

1. Al Bybee, my Dad The word “hero” has been prostituted and cheapened in recent times. The ability to dunk a basketball does not a hero make. We venerate celebrity, electing the most vain among us as our idols. But … Continue reading →

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Another Man, Number Two

Posted on June 3, 2006 by

2. Johnny Markham, my youth minister I think we often fail to see how God is working in our lives in the present. It’s usually only in hindsight that I’m able to discern His activity. Looking back. it’s easy to … Continue reading →

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Another Man, Number Three

Posted on June 1, 2006 by

Richard Beard, my brother-in-law My sister, Tara (my elder sibling by 10 years), began dating Richard when I was pretty young. I honestly can’t remember a time when Richard wasn’t around. I was probably a bit of a nuisance to … Continue reading →

Posted in Another Man, Devotional, Family, Tara | 6 Comments