Christ followers, under the power of the Holy Spirit, will tell everyone about Him. (Acts 1:8)
I had the opportunity last week to spend several days in eastern Kentucky alongside disaster relief volunteers who were providing help, hope and healing following historic flooding in thirteen counties. I saw families who had lost everything, literally everything except the clothes on their backs. Homes were washed down river, cars destroyed, personal possessions lost,... Continue Reading →
Matthew 22:36-39 – “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” 37 And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” This is one... Continue Reading →
As the world watches, Ukrainians are being invaded by Russia and forced to flee from their homes. While the actual numbers are believed to be higher, it was reported today by national news sources today that 365 Ukrainians have been killed and 759 have been injured. We’ve seen the videos of families crying and praying... Continue Reading →
There’s no shortage of places to serve on mission with the Lord. Opportunities abound, but only a very small number are willing to respond. We’ve heard the request for mission trip participants or the plea for volunteers to help meet a need in the community, but how did we respond? Many churches lack people who... Continue Reading →
It’s interesting to note how often we use numbers to determine the success or effectiveness of our churches. We talk about how many attend on Sunday, the number of small groups, how many were baptized or the annual budget. If attendance is less this year than last, things must not be going well. However, that’s... Continue Reading →
There are several things we think about when sending a group from our church out on mission for a week or even a weekend. We expect those going on a mission trip to be people of integrity, faithful in their local church, bold in sharing their faith, and prepared for the work they’re going to... Continue Reading →
I gave my life to Christ at the age of nine. I understood then, as much as young boy can, that I was making a commitment to become a Christ follower. That meant allowing Christ to control every aspect of my life. I knew that my life was no longer mine. I was to model... Continue Reading →
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, almost 500,000 Americans have lost their lives due to COVID-19. This sobering statistic and the threat of even more deaths has caused pharmaceutical companies to up their game. They are working harder and faster, in an effort, to get a vaccine shot in the arm of every... Continue Reading →
I enjoy celebrating Valentine’s Day because it presents an opportunity to show love to those I care about … and eat chocolate too! I will always try to remember my wife, daughters, and those closest to me on Valentine’s Day. But what about my neighborhood? If you’re like me, I don’t associate Valentine’s Day with... Continue Reading →
January is a month set aside for focusing on the sacred nature of human life. Sanctity of Human Life” Sunday will be observed throughout the Southern Baptist Convention on Jan. 17, marking the 48th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe V. Wade decision legalizing abortion on demand in America. Sadly, according to the Office... Continue Reading →
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