First person: Celebrating Easter and asking the hard questions
April 5, 2026
The Bible is full of paradox. Jesus teaches us that the first shall be last (Matt. 20:16). We are told that whoever saves his life
Adam B. Dooley
First person: Handling the ‘intrusive burden of worry’
March 19, 2026
As another week of strikes on Iran approaches, Americans are bracing for soaring gas prices and sustained inflation. With an April 15 deadline looming, many taxpayers dread their final bill from the IRS. Here in West Tennessee, tornado season is now underway. So, how do we handle the worries of life?
ICYMI: How not to respond to hurting people
January 26, 2026
A family of four dies unexpectedly on the highway. A routine visit to the doctor’s office reveals a terminal illness. A late Friday afternoon meeting
First person: Responding to hurting people
January 20, 2026
Demeaning insecurities often plague us when trials invade our lives. We wonder if God still loves us. We worry that our pain is the direct result of our sin. We grieve what we perceive to be the absence of God in our lives.
First person: Christmas in a broken world
December 24, 2025
For many, images of glowing lights, nostalgic carols, bountiful tables and family gatherings are synonymous with Christmas. Yet, amidst our celebrations is a dark underbelly that, though suppressed, competes for our attention every December.
First person: Don’t let familiarity rob you of Christmas joy
December 12, 2025
Regarding Christmas specifically, genuine Christians would never show open contempt for the nativity, but our familiarity can rob us of its joy.
First person: 4 reasons why we should trust God supremely
November 30, 2025
Ultimately, who we choose to trust will determine both the course and quality of our lives.
First person: Yes, thankfulness leads to generosity
November 20, 2025
“This familiar season of gratitude also exposes the nagging, internal struggle that wreaks havoc in the typical American heart. Though we want to grow in thankfulness, enticements toward greed often overcome us,” noted pastor Adam Dooley.
First person: The value of every day
October 26, 2025
In other words, the only certainties in life are its unpredictability and its brevity.
First person: Is there a ‘best’ way to preach Scripture?
October 7, 2025
Recently, while walking verse-by-verse through 1 Corinthians, I found myself wrestling with texts that, frankly, I would have never chosen to preach if my only concern was what people wanted to hear.
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