Churches . . . Small churches, medium churches, large churches; white churches, black churches, Hispanic churches; wood churches, brick churches, metal churches; Baptist churches, Methodist churches, Lutheran churches; Protestant churches, Catholic churches, Orthodox churches; healthy churches, lukewarm churches, sick churches; rich churches, poor churches and the list goes on and on . . .
I have many fond memories of my grandfather. In my early years, I grew up in Grayson County, Virginia and had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with Grandpa. He was a farmer for the better part of his life, and I often spent time “helping” him around the farm. Mostly, I simply
I had the privilege of traveling to India for a summer mission trip in 2002. It was a life-transforming journey. My life will be forever changed by the many life experiences and vivid memories-memories of a gentle people, of elaborate temples with strange idols, of spiritual darkness and blatant evil, of foreign sounds, unusual foods,
The Lord has given my wife, Sharon, a vibrant and challenging ministry in a nearby community. She works long and hard with many young (and sometimes older) women who are frequently in the clutches of a crisis pregnancy. For the Christmas season, Sharon wrote a devotion to share with her many clients as well as
Recently, I read an article entitled “A Caring Cowboy.” It speaks of a joyful restoration of family, of how one member was brought back into the fold. This tale tugged powerfully at my heart stings. It reminded me of our great accountability as children of God to keep alert for our Christian brothers and sisters
Have you experienced the “deep night”? You know, when that period of darkness comes mightily upon your soul and strives to crush all hope of better and brighter days? When days bleed you completely dry and leave your soul to weep? When no amount of marshaled energy brings personal victory? The beginning lyrics of The
The Solution May 21, 2020 The Baptist Faith and Message, a historic Baptist confession of faith, follows the Scriptures as a guide for Christian faith and practice. Regarding the Bible, it states: The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God’s revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure
I am compelled by the Lord to write on our current global situation regarding the coronavirus pandemic. Admittedly, I have struggled in spirit to write about this subject at all because of its enormous breath, depth, and width. What can I say, Lord? What should I say? What commentary may be provided that could add
I am not a person who cares much for the “dress for success” or “seek to impress” mantra. Our lives must go much deeper than the superficial. While I own suits, ties, and dress clothes, I am yet a “blue jeans and t-shirt” boy at heart. However, I do appreciate quality things in life. I
I love to read biographies of Christian men and women whom God has used in remarkable ways. I am currently reading a biography by Tom Nettles about the life and pastoral theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon. Spurgeon was a Baptist pastor in England during the 1800s whose long-term ministry impacted London, its environs, and the
