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Adam B. Dooley

First person: We need the local church

August 18, 2025

Every church has a unique story of how God birthed and blessed them over the years. The congregation I lead, Englewood Baptist in Jackson, Tennessee, was the fruit of heartfelt prayer and a compelling vision. 

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First person: The reality of evil

August 7, 2025

The apprehension of quadruple murder suspect Austin Drummond on Tuesday morning in Jackson, Tennessee, was one of those rare events that reminded all of us how fragile life and the freedoms we enjoy can be.

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First person: Significance of the Fourth of July

July 4, 2025

The passing of another year is worthy of celebration because each trip around the sun measures the gift of existing and all the blessings that come with it. For the United States, the Fourth of July marks the significance of our national beginning.

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First person: Getting serious about sharing the gospel

July 2, 2025

Do people who know nothing of Jesus and salvation spend an eternity in hell?  

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First person: Who is influencing you?

June 22, 2025

One of the unique realities of my childhood is that I met six of my eight great-grandparents. This wasn’t unusual to me at the time, but today I realize what a remarkable gift it was.

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First person: What can we expect in eternity?

June 13, 2025

For some, discussions about eternity are no more than wishful thinking. Others imagine our forever abode as unappealing and boring.

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Opinion: Are all sins really the same?

June 5, 2025

Are all sins equally obnoxious to God? Is gluttony just as offensive to the Lord as adultery? Should we really equate speeding on the highway with taking the life of another person?

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Opinion: The 3 proud lies we tell

May 28, 2025

Pastor Adam Dooley of Tennessee shares his observations and reasonings in this opinion piece.

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First person: Celebrating the people you serve, love

May 17, 2025

One of the joys of pastoring is celebrating the milestone achievements of the people you serve and love.

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First person: Authority we need — and resist

March 15, 2025

We live in an age where people resist and even resent the idea of authority. A rugged individualism that says you cannot tell me what to do governs our thinking.

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