Christ followers, under the power of the Holy Spirit, will tell everyone about Him. (Acts 1:8)
Christmas is a time of giving. We are careful to select just the right gift for our family and friends. They may or may not be expensive gifts, for giving is a means of showing our love, our thoughtfulness, and that we care for the other person. At church we prepare food boxes for those... Continue Reading →
What a ride the last year has been for my family. After nearly 4 ½ years of waiting for our daughter from Ethiopia, my wife and I brought her home this time last year to be with her forever family. By God’s grace the transition has gone very well. In fact, her personality has blossomed... Continue Reading →
In November of 1989, the East German government announced it would allow limited travel across the West German border. within hours of this news, hundreds of thousands of East and West Germans gathered around the Berlin wall. A massive celebration erupted and people began spontaneously tearing down the wall with hammers and chisels. The rest... Continue Reading →
The idea of Christ followers being involved in missions is supported throughout scripture. Two very familiar passages are Matthew 28:19-20 and Acts 1:8. Both record the words of Christ, telling His followers to go and make disciples of all people by being His witness in all places. The church is not supposed to only study... Continue Reading →
It’s November and Fall is in the air. The days are getting shorter. The crisp, cooler temperatures are here, and the hills are filled with the beautiful red, orange, and yellow colors of the season. Soon we will celebrate Thanksgiving Day and reflect on the many ways God has blessed us this past year. What... Continue Reading →
Recently, I had the privilege to lead my second short-term mission team to Zimbabwe, Africa. The purpose of the mission was twofold: train pastors and church leaders in theological education and model racial reconciliation. The team consisted of 8 African-American pastors and 5 Anglo pastors. The team was not only diverse ethnically, but also demographically. ... Continue Reading →
Where does time go? It seems only yesterday that I was playing right tackle for the Greenback Cherokees. Just minutes ago, I was looking into the eyes of the most beautiful girl in the world as I said, "I Do." And our children, how could they all have grown up so fast? Somewhere it hits... Continue Reading →
These two pictures (cardboard testimonies) tell the story. The first one reads, "Before Mission Hope for Kids...Depressed, Worthlessness, No Friends, Thoughts of Suicide!!" The second one, "After Mission Hope for Kids...Depression Gone, I am Worthy, Have Friends, I want to Live!!!! Thank You Jesus." Mission Hope for Kids is touching hearts and changing lives and... Continue Reading →
When Southern Baptists observe Global Hunger Sunday on October 8, they will be called to act on the commands of Scripture. The Bible tells us that when Jesus saw the hungry and hurting multitude in Matthew 14, "He had compassion on them..." He healed and fed those who flocked to Him. Scripture is filled with God's... Continue Reading →
He was captive to the thought that the greatness and salvation of God should be extended to the nations. He was determined that the nations be called to worship the one true God through the gift of His Son, Jesus. He wrote of praying prayers such as this: “I covenanted with my Father that He... Continue Reading →
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