Christ followers, under the power of the Holy Spirit, will tell everyone about Him. (Acts 1:8)
Coming home late one evening from work, I said to my family, "I haven't eaten anything since lunch and I'm starving". After they laughed at me for such a silly comment, the truth set in. I may have been hungry, but I wasn't starving. To be quite honest, I have never experienced real hunger. But... Continue Reading →
As a boy, I often remember seeing "Kilroy was here" crudely written on interstate overpasses, restroom walls, and desks. This American cultural expression traces its roots back to World War II, when this graffiti began to appear almost anywhere that our troops had passed. Last year, Kentucky Baptists left their mark in the streets of New York... Continue Reading →
Exciting reports from this past year’s Kentucky mission activities keep coming in. Missionaries serving in Kentucky reported that over 22,000 volunteers served with them this past year, resulting in 1360 professions of faith in Christ and 379 baptisms. Christians by Choice Ministries (Corbin) alone saw 600+ volunteers, 10 mission teams, over 25,000 volunteer hours, 10+... Continue Reading →
Since the year 2000, we have witnessed a multitude of record breaking disasters across the globe. From killer tornadoes to life-shattering earthquakes, from massive tsunamis to mega-storm hurricanes, disasters are dark times of pain and loss. Disaster Relief is neither simple, nor easy. It can be complicated, messy, and difficult. Disaster work can be frustrating and heart-breaking. Through... Continue Reading →
Christians are equipped for service that lowers their blood pressure. Okay, so Ephesians 2 doesn't say it quite like that. It does say however, that we are equipped for works of service ... and according to a new study, works of service will lower your blood pressure. A new study suggests that engaging in volunteer ministry can make... Continue Reading →
This week I had the privilege of visiting Haven of Rest Family Ministries near Inez, KY. Rocking in an orange rocking chair on the porch of Mullins Lodge, high atop the mountain, with a light rain falling and gray skies overhead was such a restful, peaceful experience. In the stillness and quietness I felt so... Continue Reading →
The George Zimmerman trial amplified the continued division in our nation over race. America has made great strides in race relations, but this trial reminds us that we still have far to go. Language on both sides of this case contained disturbing racist slang. Regardless of your feelings on the verdict, the sad reality is that... Continue Reading →
Missions has been in full swing this week in three western Kentucky associations as WMU’s FamilyFEST and Christian County Baptist Association’s Operation Hopkinsville events have been going on. FamilyFEST brought in 73 persons to serve in the Paducah, KY area and 82 in the Henderson, KY area doing all types of mission projects. Participants came... Continue Reading →
As we witnessed the tornado ravaged community of Moore, Oklahoma, the scenes of devastation moved us with a desire to help. As someone who has been involved with Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (the third largest disaster relief entity in the world, right behind the American Red Cross and Salvation Army), and as one who has served in disaster... Continue Reading →
Most Southern Baptists are familiar with the term "Association" since each church is typically part of a local Association of Baptist churches, historically because of geographic location, but sometimes because of theology or doctrinal positions. Associations of Baptist churches have been around since 1650 and their purpose has changed over the years to reflect the... Continue Reading →
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