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

Over the course of my life, I have read dozens and dozens of books and written hundreds upon hundreds of pages of material.  However, I have never “officially” written a “blog” to be published across the internet—until now.  Yes, this blog is número uno for this Southern Baptist pastor!  Nonetheless, I am very excited to