Christ followers, under the power of the Holy Spirit, will tell everyone about Him. (Acts 1:8)
"A man's pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor' (Proverbs 29:23). Pride is a frequent topic within the Scriptures, and Proverbs 29:23 reminds us that pride will eventually lead one to fall. Repeatedly, God warns us of the dangers of pride. Pride breeds arrogance and self-glorification, and blinds us to... Continue Reading →
In today’s rapidly changing context, associational directors of missions (DoMs) are being forced to choose between leading like a missionary or serving as a curator and preserver of what has been. Effective DoMs who want to see results will choose to have a missionary mindset. They stand upon the eternal truths of scripture, but are... Continue Reading →
Religion has always been a touchy subject. Discussions about God, faith, and the church can spark lively and refreshing dialogue; it can also unleash anger and bitter disputes. As long as there is more than one human present in a place, conflict is possible and likely. The early church was no exception. In Acts 15,... Continue Reading →
It was estimated that last year over 50 million people were displaced from their homes, with around 19.5 million forced to live as refugees. These people have been driven from their homes by war, violence, persecution, and disasters. No longer safe to live in the place that they have called home, refugees are often forced to flee... Continue Reading →
One of the most fertile and unreached mission fields in any community sits very close to, or just down the street from, the local church. It is the public school. Public schools are filled with children, teachers and staff members who live, work and play in the shadow of our steeples. There are 655,642 students... Continue Reading →
Southern Baptists have a long history of demonstrating compassion to those affected by crisis and loss. In 1984, God moved the hearts of Kentucky Baptists to organize a state disaster relief ministry. From that humble beginning, God has raised up 46 mobile disaster relief units, and trained thousands of volunteers to respond. Disasters are nothing... Continue Reading →
We live in a world on the move. Our cities and communities are becoming more culturally diverse. In Louisville, for example, there are now over one hundred languages represented in the metro school system. Thousands of students are coming from abroad to study at our American universities. The international community is evident in many of... Continue Reading →
Louisiana Floods: Worst U. S. Disaster Since Hurricane Sandy West Virginia Floods Devastate 1200 Homes, Many Lives EF-3 Tornado Leaves Damage in Mayfield, Kentucky Disasters come in all shapes and sizes. Hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods certainly reek havoc on individuals, but house fires, vehicle accidents, and community violence can be equally devastating to families. Disasters are always... Continue Reading →
On June 23, torrential rains struck West Virginia, which caused severe floods that took 23 lives, destroyed or severely damaged over 500 homes, and left over 60,000 without power. A federal disaster declaration was issued for the counties of Fayette, Clay, Roane, Summers, Monroe, Greenbrier, Kanawha and Nicholas. Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers were among... Continue Reading →
Not long ago, I was invited to preach at a church in a metropolitan area. I arrived on a Sunday morning to a large church facility that was showing some signs of some needed maintenance and renovation. I estimated that the auditorium would seat 700-800 people. They had an abundance of Bible study classrooms and... Continue Reading →
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