Overcommit Much?

Overcommit Much? “Could you speak at our conference in May?” The opportunity was solid gold. The invitation was a high honor and a pleasant surprise. “We would like to offer you . . .” The number was almost too good to pass up. One glance at the calendar, however,...

The Power of a Name

The Power of a Name My name is David Gene Bowman. A guest preacher spoke at our church when I was about eight years old. He shook my hand and asked my name as I left the worship center that morning. When I introduced myself as “David” he said, “That’s a good Bible...

Got It Figured Out?

Got It Figured Out? While walking across the parking lot toward the small, country church with my young wife and baby boy, I thought to myself, “If I ever figure out what I’m doing, I’m going to spend the rest of my life helping others figure out what they are doing.”...