For this week’s blog post I would like to share an inspirational story written on June 26th by KY-MSC Missionary Laura Roberts, Executive Director of Starfish Orphan Ministry in Paducah. So thankful for missionaries and ministries such as this that show and share the love of Christ daily to families across Kentucky. Yesterday at Starfish... Continue Reading →
On a Mission From God
Moses was chosen, called, and commissioned by the Lord to deliver and lead the people of God. Though reluctant to lead at first, Moses demonstrated himself to be a skilled and effective leader. His uniquely close relationship with God was the foundation of his leadership and enabled him to lead amid a diverse and often... Continue Reading →
Listen, Lament, Pray, Repent
Read 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. The Gospel is about reconciliation with God through Christ that results in peace between all relationships, where God and man, man and woman, humanity and creation can flourish and work as He intended. As believers, we are ambassadors for Christ, and we are to proclaim the gospel to people from every... Continue Reading →
Within the Family
One of the largest and strongest horses in the world is the Belgian draft horse. These horses are so strong that one Belgian draft horse can pull 8,000 pounds. What an incredible feat. Apparently, if two stranger Belgian draft horses are harnessed, they can pull 22,000 pounds. Notice that their combined strength more than doubles... Continue Reading →
Freeda Harris Mission Mall
In July 2019 Richard & Amy Greene, along with their son Alex were introduced as the new directors of the Freeda Harris Baptist Center in Pike County, a gospel-focused ministry partnership of the Kentucky Baptist Convention & the Pike Association of Southern Baptists. This ministry provides individuals and teams the opportunity to experience missions through... Continue Reading →
Do Not Be Alarmed
For most of us our world has changed in 2020. Our world has been drastically altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are washing our hands and using sanitizer more. We are social distancing and wearing face masks as we try to not get too close to one another. Many of us have stockpiled food, water,... Continue Reading →
Will COVID-19 Distract Us from the Vision?
The world’s attention has been on COVID-19 for the last several months. We’ve seen how the virus can be passed from person to person and we’re learning daily how to protect ourselves and those we love while creatively ministering in a constantly changing world of uncertainty. I’m concerned about those who might be infected with... Continue Reading →
3 Keys for Sharing Christ with Muslims
For over two decades, the Lord has blessed me with opportunities to serve Him by sharing the gospel with Muslims around the world. As 1.8 Billion Muslims are fasting and praying during Ramadan in midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, now is the time for Christians to share Christ. Here are three keys: 1. Prayer and... Continue Reading →
We Are Stronger Together
If COVID-19 has taught us anything as Southern Baptists, it has taught us that we are stronger together than on our own. This truth is not new to us, but it has been an unexpected reminder in an otherwise challenging time. How has COVID-19 taught us that we are stronger together? Simply put, the Great... Continue Reading →
Pray for Kentucky Missionaries as They Serve During COVID-19
Only a few short months ago we entered a new year, a new decade, into 2020. Little did we know what was just ahead and that we would be entering into a time that like none of us had ever experienced before. Who would have thought about schools, colleges, restaurants, sporting events and especially churches... Continue Reading →