• Evangelism 

    “He [Jesus] works on us in all sorts of ways. Through nature, through our own bodies, through books, and sometimes through experiences which seem (at the time) anti-Christian…But above all, He works on us through each other. Men are mirrors, or ‘carriers’ of Christ to other men.” C.S. Lewis – Mere Christianity Evangelism is more than…

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  • Loving Yourself for God’s Sake 

    Adolfo Quezada’s Loving Yourself for God’s Sake offers a needed reminder in a culture where the phrase “love yourself” can mean almost anything. Rather than promoting self-centeredness or self-indulgence, Quezada points readers to a healthier, more biblical understanding of self-love—one rooted in God’s love and purposes for our lives. One strength of this book is its challenge…

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  • The Scriptures

    Turning to The Baptist Faith and Message, which partly defines the Southern Baptist belief in the Scriptures as, “The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God’s revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any…

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  • Lord, Make Me Like a Chalkboard So You Can Write Your Will on My Life

    I was listening to a worship podcast this week. The guest speaker in her prayer made this statement. “Lord, Make Me Like a Chalkboard So You Can Write Your Will on My Life.” That phrase captured my heart. So, here are a few of my thoughts on this idea.  ___________________________________________________________________________ There is something beautifully simple about…

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  • Life is Brutiful!

    A few weeks ago, Caroline and I spent a few days down in New Orleans. As we were playing cards down in the lobby of the hotel, Caroline struck up a conversation with some ladies at an adjacent table. The ladies talked everything from life up north- they were from Delaware- to the heat and…

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  • The Importance of Adults Gathering for Bible Study

    Gathering as adults for Bible study is an important part of growing in our relationship with God and encouraging one another in faith. In today’s busy world, it is easy to become distracted by work, family responsibilities, and the pressures of daily life. Setting aside time to study God’s Word together helps us refocus our…

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  • Book Review: The Redeemed Man 

    Book Review: The Redeemed Man  I picked up The Redeemed Man not really wanting to read another book about Christian manhood. However, I saw that Clint Pressley, former SBC president, read and recommended it. So, I thought I would give it a read.  The Redeemed Man by Joel Beeke, Richard Phillips, and Paul Smalley is a timely and biblical…

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  • You are the light of the world – A VBS Illustration 

    In June of 2012, I had the opportunity to serve on a mission trip to China. The city where we ministered was Liuzhou, which, at the time, had a population of approximately five million people. One of the lasting impressions I brought home from that trip was a profound sense of spiritual darkness. It was…

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  • When Father’s Day Hurts

    For many, Father’s Day is filled with smiles, family gatherings, and happy memories. But for others, this day can carry a quiet ache. Some are missing fathers who have gone home to be with the Lord—whether the loss came years ago or only recently. Some fathers are separated or estranged from their children and long…

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  • You Are Not Just a Sunday School Teacher!

    Last week I attended a Discipleship Micro-Conference at the SBC. Ken Braddy of LifeWay spoke in one of the sessions and made this statement: “You are not just a Sunday School Teacher!” I know I have heard this several times before; however, this time it stuck with me. Our Sunday School teachers are invaluable and…

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