The year 2017 will be remembered as one of the worst hurricane seasons in U.S. history. Three major hurricanes (Harvey, Irma, and Maria) caused almost 370 billion dollars in damage, and it was only the second time in history for two Category-5 storms to make landfall at that intensity. Two areas received over 60 inches... Continue Reading →
When Our World Is Shattered
Last week a quiet rural community was jolted awake by a school shooting that left scores of young people, adults, and families reeling. Marshall County, Kentucky continues to grieve as they seek to recover from an almost unspeakable act of violence, that left two precious young people dead and eighteen others wounded or injured. This... Continue Reading →
The Command to GO “Trumps” the Need
I am so thankful for the literally thousands of missionaries who serve the Lord in Kentucky each year through a variety of ministries. Whether one serves as a long term career missionary or a short term volunteer, you are considered a missionary, “if in response to God’s call and gifting, you leave your comfort zone... Continue Reading →
Why Get Trained?
Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief offers several training opportunities every year for volunteers to become trained in disaster response and get connected with this Christ-centered ministry. Why get trained? Let me give you several reasons, why it is important to be trained if you want to respond in a positive and effective way in times of... Continue Reading →
Tearing Down the Walls
In November of 1989, the East German government announced it would allow limited travel across the West German border. within hours of this news, hundreds of thousands of East and West Germans gathered around the Berlin wall. A massive celebration erupted and people began spontaneously tearing down the wall with hammers and chisels. The rest... Continue Reading →
Missions Participation Involves Sending, Going and Making
The idea of Christ followers being involved in missions is supported throughout scripture. Two very familiar passages are Matthew 28:19-20 and Acts 1:8. Both record the words of Christ, telling His followers to go and make disciples of all people by being His witness in all places. The church is not supposed to only study... Continue Reading →
Will Your Life Count?
Where does time go? It seems only yesterday that I was playing right tackle for the Greenback Cherokees. Just minutes ago, I was looking into the eyes of the most beautiful girl in the world as I said, "I Do." And our children, how could they all have grown up so fast? Somewhere it hits... Continue Reading →
NO Excuses!
It’s a pretty straight forward command, GO! “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”, Matthew 28:19. Since we’ve been commanded to go, we need permission in order to be excused from going. Unless you’ve received special... Continue Reading →
Cooperative Missions and Racial Reconciliation
I can’t remember a time in my life when the tensions between “races” has been so high. The hatred at times seems like it is swelling to the point of bursting. From politicians to athletes, everyone seems to have an opinion and a response to the injustices and protests against inequality. The church of our... Continue Reading →
Global Hunger Sunday
When Southern Baptists observe Global Hunger Sunday on October 8, they will be called to act on the commands of Scripture. The Bible tells us that when Jesus saw the hungry and hurting multitude in Matthew 14, "He had compassion on them..." He healed and fed those who flocked to Him. Scripture is filled with God's... Continue Reading →