When I was in the Doctor of Ministry program at the Beeson Divinity School of Samford University, I met Dr. James Earl Massey.  Dr. Massey is a venerable and highly respected African American preacher.  I had never heard of Dr. Massey before coming to Beeson, though throughout my time there I came deeply to respect and appreciate this remarkable man and his ministry.  I was especially honored to sit under his teaching in a doctoral seminar on homiletics.

Beeson recently tweeted a link to a chapel sermon in which the 85-year-old preacher showed why he has earned the esteem of so many.  It struck me as profoundly poignant, and I even showed this sermon to Central Baptist Church last Wednesday night.  Trust me:  this will be a blessing to you, as evidenced by the number of Central members last Wednesday who asked me to send them the link to this sermon.  Check it out.