Christ followers, under the power of the Holy Spirit, will tell everyone about Him. (Acts 1:8)
I penned these words as I sat in a rest area on my way home from a hard trip to Michigan. This was a weekend of storm for our Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief family. The whirlwind came without warning on a dark, Friday afternoon. A tragic vehicle accident occurred for two disaster relief volunteers, who... Continue Reading →
If you're going on a mission trip this summer, I'd love for you to share your experiences with the world! The "iGO do You?" initiative is an awesome way to tell others your mission story. It's easy and only takes a minute to tell where you went, what you witnessed God do, and what... Continue Reading →
Disasters often strike with little warning, and no community is beyond the reach of natural or man-made catastrophes. Because of this, a church must plan on how to respond to disasters, large and small. Studies indicate that most businesses, organizations, and churches fail to prepare for any kind of disaster event. For the church, this... Continue Reading →
Going as a witness to our community, state, nation and world, is not an option, it is a mandate given to us by Christ himself. Matthew 28:19-20 says that we should go into all the world and make disciples. Acts 1:8 tells us that after receiving power, we will be His witnesses everywhere we go. ... Continue Reading →
The man shared despondently, "The only thing that is trampled when two bull elephants fight is the grass between them." These words sum up the despair of tens of thousands of displaced refugees. Sadly, many of them have been forced to flee their homeland in South Sudan, as civil war erupted last December. A few... Continue Reading →
General Dwight D. Eisenhower wrote this in 1942 during the Second World War, "This is a long road we have to travel. The men who can do things are going to be sought out just as surely as the sun rises in the morning." We have witnessed a continuous erosion of morality and ethics in our... Continue Reading →
What is a disaster? A disaster is any occurrence that causes suffering and creates human needs that cannot be alleviated without help. Disasters can occur at any moment and in any place. Here are ten ways that your church can minister, if disaster strikes your community: Pray for those affected. God can do far more than any of... Continue Reading →
Many Christians put their life on the line every day across the globe. As you read this today, Christians continue to be persecuted for their faith in over 40 countries around the world. In many of these lands, it is illegal to own a Bible, share your faith publicly, or teach your children about Jesus. These believers... Continue Reading →
As America watched footage of the devastation in Moore, Oklahoma and the incredible loss in the flooding that swept across Colorado, many people were moved to pack up and be a part of the recovery efforts. As a State Disaster Relief Director, I often get calls from spontaneous volunteers wanting to serve, and it troubles me that I am unable to use these... Continue Reading →
On January 1, 1968, I listened to my first University of Tennessee Vols football broadcast. I will never forget the excitement of the Orange Bowl. The Vols rallied from a 19 to 0 deficit in the second half, behind the incredible play of quarterback, Dewey "Swamp Rat" Warren. This great comeback left Tennessee with the opportunity for a... Continue Reading →
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