Christ followers, under the power of the Holy Spirit, will tell everyone about Him. (Acts 1:8)
The heart is an incredible organ created by an even more incredible God. A healthy heart is vital for life. When one’s heart is unhealthy, life is at risk. The Bible understands the importance of the heart. The Bible speaks of the necessity of a healthy heart. In fact, the Bible emphatically speaks of humans... Continue Reading →
The single fastest-growing religious group in Western culture is those who check the box next to the word "None" on national surveys. This group represents almost 20 percent of the population in America. Sadly, most churches are reaching few of this group for Christ. We are living in a post-Christian world, and "Nones" are declaring to us,... Continue Reading →
There’s a lot of discussion taking place today about the value of Baptist associations. Arguments can be made for their benefit and importance as well as against their outdated methodologies and ineffectiveness. Having witnessed both effective and ineffective associations first hand, I am convinced the difference is primarily due to leadership, or the absence of.... Continue Reading →
Everyone remembers the last words of a loved one. In 2 Timothy, Paul gives his last words concerning the gospel to young pastor Timothy. No doubt that these words were lodged in Timothy’s mind. As Paul nears the end of his life, chained as a common criminal in a Roman dungeon, he pens his final... Continue Reading →
Thirty-two years ago, after serving in Hawaii, Iowa, and Louisville Greg & Alice Whitetree came to the Lookout Community of Pike County, KY to become the Directors of the Freeda Harris Baptist Center. They planted themselves deeply in the community and today call that place “home.” Greg & Alice not only minister to children, but... Continue Reading →
Nellie was laid to rest one, October afternoon. She was eight years of age when complications from HIV/AIDS robbed her life. Nellie contracted HIV/AIDS from her mother's breast-milk. When her mother died of this terrible disease, someone left her in a box outside an orphanage. She was a beautiful, vibrant, active little girl. She loved to hear Bible... Continue Reading →
Each year we learn of individuals and couples that sense God’s call and leading to serve in ministries across Kentucky. On Friday, April 10th, twelve of these new missionaries will be commissioned by the Kentucky Baptist Convention, in conjunction with Kentucky WMU, during the WMU annual meeting at the Sand Spring Baptist Church in Lawrenceburg.... Continue Reading →
The call of the Great Commission (GC) is tremendous indeed. It is a privilege to be an ambassador of our King, and yet it is a daunting responsibility. The Lord never promised that making disciples of all nations would be easy; He did promise, however, that He would be with us. Yet, the nature of... Continue Reading →
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a disaster as, "a sudden calamitous event bringing great damage, loss, or destruction." As these events come raging into our lives, people need someone to come alongside them, if they are to survive and recover. What comes to mind when you hear: Katrina Moore, Oklahoma Tornadoes Colorado Wildfires Hurricane Sandy 9-11... Continue Reading →
In Autopsy of a Deceased Church, Thom Rainer explores consistent themes among churches that have died. Then, in response to those themes, and most importantly, he walks the reader through the “radical paths necessary to keep the church alive to the glory of God.” One of the consistent themes he discovered was that dying churches... Continue Reading →
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