Christ followers, under the power of the Holy Spirit, will tell everyone about Him. (Acts 1:8)
Missions is at the forefront of who we are and what we do as Southern Baptists. By God’s grace, we support thousands of missionaries across the globe. However, if we aren’t careful and intentional, it would be easy for us simply to give our money as a denomination and detach ourselves from the reality that... Continue Reading →
Studies indicate that those who are prepared for disasters have a greater chance of survival than those who are not prepared. So how can your family be prepared for a disaster? Be Informed. What are the most likely disasters that could occur in your community? What are the best safety practices that our family should... Continue Reading →
BEing a witness to our community, state, nation and world is something we are, not something we do. Being a witness is a mandate given to us by Christ himself. Acts 1:8 tells us that after receiving power, we will BE His witnesses. Yes, we do things to witness, but most importantly, we are to... Continue Reading →
As the school year comes to a close and minds are turned toward summer vacations, let me remind you that it is not too late to include missions as a part of your summer. There are many opportunities to serve the Lord during these months ahead, and what a blessing it will be. Whatever gift,... Continue Reading →
Chicago is known for its many names: The Windy City, Second City, Chi-town, Heart of America. Chicago is also known for many things: deep-dish pizza, hot dogs, Chicago Cubs, and Lake Michigan. The list goes on. Amidst Chicago’s various names and iconic sites, there is something much less known about this great city. What is... Continue Reading →
Flooding is the most frequent disaster that impacts Kentucky. Kentucky averages about 56 flooding events a year with an average yearly loss of 30.4 million dollars. Sometimes, floods develop slowly, and forecasters can anticipate where a flood will happen days or weeks before it occurs. However, flash floods can occur within minutes and without any... Continue Reading →
Tim Bargo, Executive Director of First Priority Tri-County, was recognized as the 2018 Kentucky Missionary of the Year on Saturday, April 7, during the Kentucky Woman’s Missionary Union Celebration at the Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort. Each year this award is presented to a missionary or missionary couple that demonstrates: Commitment to and effectiveness... Continue Reading →
Tornadoes are one of nature's most destructive and violent weather events. A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground. The whirling wind of a tornado can reach wind speeds of 300 mph. Most tornadoes move from Southwest to Northeast but can move in any direction. They... Continue Reading →
This past week I attended the funeral for 87-year-old Mission Service Corps Missionary Pauline White. Ms. Pauline left her home in Sebring, Florida on March 1, 2003 and came to “feed the sheep” as she called it, in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. Her ministry to families in Harlan County, Kentucky lasted nearly 15... Continue Reading →
As the Apostle Paul began his second missionary journey strengthening previously planted churches, he planned to travel northeast, toward modern day northern Turkey. However, the Holy Spirit forbid him to speak the word in Asia (Acts 16:6). In fact, the “Spirit of Jesus did not permit them” to go there (Acts 16:7). Instead, they traveled... Continue Reading →
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