I often ask the question of people, “How many of you need something else to do?” The varied responses are interesting, but overall, everyone just laughs or just sits there with no expression. Very few people ever say they want something else to do. But with that said, when disaster strikes, I find so many... Continue Reading →

Jesus replied to them, “It is not those who are healthy who need a doctor, but those who are sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”– Luke 5:27-32 Last year, my family and I had the privilege of attending the 25-year celebration of an incredible ministry in Eastern KY, God’s... Continue Reading →

Have you ever wondered what God is up to in your life or in the circumstances around you?  Have you ever questioned why wrong seems to win?  Over six hundred years before Jesus’s life, death and resurrection, the prophet Habakkuk lamented over whether God would right the wrongs he was seeing in the world.  In... Continue Reading →

“There is no other commandment greater than these.” – Mark 12:31b There are some words in the English language that have a particular meaning but when used are oftentimes done in jest or light-heartedly. I feel like the word jargon is one of those words. Whether I use it or hear it, more often than... Continue Reading →

The Kentucky Baptist Convention was created by churches, for churches, to help churches reach KY and the world for Christ.  Everything we do as KBC staff is for the purpose of helping the local church carry out the mission of God to make disciples of all nations.  We are excited to introduce to KY Baptists... Continue Reading →

Over the years, I have received many gifts for Christmas as I’m sure we all have. There are various things I remember about those gifts such as the time the gifts were wrapped with the same wrapping paper for each individual person so mom would know whose presents were whose. I remember as kids (even... Continue Reading →

“Jesus said to them, ‘Unbind him, and let him go.’” – John 11:44b Back in October, I had the privilege of bringing a KBC report and sermon at the Red River Association Annual Meeting in Stanton, KY. This was a blessed time of worship and fellowship with faithful saints throughout that Association. As I was... Continue Reading →

In 1994 Timon and Pumbaa, the lovable duo meerkat and warthog in Disney’s hit animated film The Lion King, taught much of the world the Swahili phrase “Hakuna Matata.” Essentially, this Swahili phrase means “no worries” or “take it easy.”  The two friends find plenty of adventures as they trek carefree through the African savanna. ... Continue Reading →

I was talking with someone the other day about schedules. Most people can control their schedules to a large degree, whether it be meetings, phone calls, events, and even personal time. But in the disaster relief world, I can try my best to plan a schedule, but one storm or event can blow up the... Continue Reading →

“God saw all that He had made, and it was very good…” - Genesis 1:31a My wife, Sarah, and I celebrated our 15-year anniversary this summer and were able to take a week-long trip to Pittsburgh, PA. We coordinated childcare with grandparents, planned our trip, and headed out of town to enjoy a new city... Continue Reading →