Christ followers, under the power of the Holy Spirit, will tell everyone about Him. (Acts 1:8)
Baptist associations have been around since 1707, and there were already 125 local associations of Baptist churches established by 1814. Over the years, associations have served a variety of purposes and still do today because each association operates autonomously from the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) or state convention. The direction and mission of each... Continue Reading →
Experts continue to predict that the New Madrid Fault Line, which includes portions of Kentucky, will eventually produce an earthquake of 7.7 magnitude or greater. A quake of this degree would generate 21 times the energy of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, and would likely cause significant structural and infrastructure damage. It would also potentially displace... Continue Reading →
Last night I took a trip to “Bethlehem.” Oh, it was just 40 miles down the road from my house, but was a nice reminder of what that wonderful night some 2000 years ago might have been like. As we entered the city we had to register for the census and declare all of our... Continue Reading →
This week marks the celebration of Thanksgiving. Turkey, dressing, and desserts will be devoured on Thursday. Families will gather to eat and give thanks. But why? For Americans, we give thanks for many reasons, not least of which is our freedom to live in a land that is free (for now) to worship without the... Continue Reading →
If you have never prepared for winter, you may want to begin this year. Many experts are predicting an early winter with potential for harsh temperatures and large amounts of snow and ice. Severe weather is more than an inconvenience, it can be life-threatening if you are unprepared. Here are a few tips to help... Continue Reading →
I was reminded this week about Abraham who was called to go out to a new land. Although he didn't know what would happen, Abraham showed great faith by obeying and going (Hebrews 11:8). Think about the practical application of this verse. It doesn’t appear that Abraham hesitated or argued with God. When he was... Continue Reading →
It seems like only yesterday that we stood for the groundbreaking ceremony on the hill where Haven of Rest Family Ministries now stands. God had laid on the heart of Eileen Mullins the need for hospitality houses near prisons so that those visiting their family members would have a place to stay. Many of them... Continue Reading →
October 31 is a day of great celebration among Christians. We anticipate, or at least we should anticipate, this day every year. This day marks a great recovery of the gospel. No, I am not referring to Halloween, but the Reformation. On October 31, 1517, an Augustinian monk named Martin Luther nailed his ninety-five theses... Continue Reading →
Kentucky Baptists have a "Great Commission" opportunity at the 2014 Kentucky Baptist Convention Annual Meeting on November 11. How? Bring a bucket of hope to the annual meeting. This will help us to push towards the finish line of our 2014 goal of collecting 5,000 hospice care buckets. These will offer compassion to people in... Continue Reading →
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