First person: The value of every day
October 26, 2025
In other words, the only certainties in life are its unpredictability and its brevity.
Adam B. Dooley
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.
First person: Our worst burdens leading to our greatest blessings
September 16, 2025
If you live outside of Jackson, Tennessee, you are likely unfamiliar with the name Ann Marie Kelley. Those of us who call this community home, however, recognize her as a bit of a local hero.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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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