Have you heard the phrase, “Ignorance is bliss”? There’s also the phrase, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” Both are true, I suppose, to an extent. Not asking questions about something you don’t understand is a way to skirt what actually could be facts. Ignorance is bliss when our area of influence is only … Continue reading When God Speaks
Due to the paths God has allowed my career to take in the Christian music industry, I’ve had the privilege of partnering with some truly amazing, God-fearing, and creatively gifted people and ministries. To many outside the industry, these individuals might seem almost untouchable, superhuman, even. My students often can’t believe I’ve met and worked … Continue reading Echoes of Eden
I love the broader Church, the global Body of Christ in all her beauty: some introspective and others highly outwardly expressive. If you've followed me for sometime you might have noticed my deeply formational journey of liturgical influences. And yet, I am a Southern Baptist ordained minister (surprise!). But wait, there’s more. I am also … Continue reading When the Crazy Happens
We’ve all heard the sayings: Don’t judge a book by its cover or All that glitters is not gold. They’re meant to remind us that what we see isn’t always the full story. Still, that idea can be frustrating. You mean I can’t just look at something, or someone, and instantly know what’s going on beneath the surface? As … Continue reading Ordinary Faith in Public Places
Just some days ago, no matter where we might be located across the U.S., our news was giving warnings of impending snow and ice. And as always happens in those moments, rightfully so, the bread and milk, as well as other survival items, began disappearing from shelves. Even here in East Tennessee we watched as … Continue reading Shelves Empty, Hearts Full
If I’m honest, and I suspect many of us would agree, division feels like one of the defining features of our moment. We see it everywhere: in families, workplaces, churches, politics, and even across the global landscape. Most of us aren’t fans of division. We crave familiarity. We long for life to feel a little … Continue reading One Body, One Lord
Here at Christmas, I’ve been thinking about how easily we can convince ourselves that “church” only really happens if everything is just right—haze machines humming, plush seating, moving lights, darkened rooms, and perfectly layered multitracks. And while none of those things are bad (sincerely), the Christmas story gently reminds us that the very first witnesses … Continue reading Finding Christmas in the Quiet
On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, I had the privilege of sharing the devotional and opening prayer for our monthly all-faculty meeting at Lee University. After receiving several kind emails and having a few encouraging hallway conversations since then, I decided to post that devotional and prayer here as a blog. I read it directly during … Continue reading Advent for Academics
I was once told, “Your job is not to be a theological filter!" For years, that demanding phrase hovered over me like a cloud. I carried it, wrestled with it, and eventually decided I needed to take a closer look at what it really means. Let’s rewind. As many of you know, I’ve been blessed to … Continue reading Do I Consider My Job a Theological Filter? You Betcha.
Luke Gambill 