Of all the statistics I could mention, I’m very thankful that 91 churches were represented in the messenger attendance at our State Convention of Baptists
“Will you make the first and most expensive Christmas gift this year a gift to our Global Missions Offering?” Sitting in the sanctuary of Calvary
Do you recall the scene from “The Sound of Music” when Captain Von Trapp is transformed from a tyrannical, overbearing father to a loving one?
Countless students will graduate from public high schools across the country this year. Even more students will finish their coursework through homeschooling, private schools and
Among the original American holidays on our calendar, Thanksgiving for many of us harbors the warmest thoughts and deepest sentimentalities. The World Book Encyclopedia puts
It was a Thanksgiving I’d never forget. A few years ago, I stayed home while my family traveled out of state for the holidays. Fresh
“Be sure to invite your friends!” These are words that we often hear when it comes to church-related activities and services. We hear those words
Why me?” Have you ever asked that? I have, and I don’t think it’s because any of us feel entitled. I think it is a
We desperately need to equip more ministers if we want to replace the countless number currently retiring or leaving the ministry for a myriad of
One of the most undervalued tools in a pastor’s toolbox is the exercise of hospitality. When listing the characteristics of those qualified to serve as
