Christ followers, under the power of the Holy Spirit, will tell everyone about Him. (Acts 1:8)
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 →
God is “no respector of persons” when it comes to calling out people to serve Him. In the Bible we see Him calling Moses at age 80, and Samuel and David as young boys. Currently there are 98 missionaries serving in various ministries across Kentucky. In looking over this list of missionaries, it was interesting... Continue Reading →
As 2018 is here, let me encourage us to think about how we might use our lives for impacting others with the gospel. As I look at churches in general, I am encouraged that many have seen the paramount necessity to take a bold stand upon biblical truth. We stand upon the Word of God... Continue Reading →
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 →
Christmas is a time of giving. We are careful to select just the right gift for our family and friends. They may or may not be expensive gifts, for giving is a means of showing our love, our thoughtfulness, and that we care for the other person. At church we prepare food boxes for those... Continue Reading →
What a ride the last year has been for my family. After nearly 4 ½ years of waiting for our daughter from Ethiopia, my wife and I brought her home this time last year to be with her forever family. By God’s grace the transition has gone very well. In fact, her personality has blossomed... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
It’s November and Fall is in the air. The days are getting shorter. The crisp, cooler temperatures are here, and the hills are filled with the beautiful red, orange, and yellow colors of the season. Soon we will celebrate Thanksgiving Day and reflect on the many ways God has blessed us this past year. What... Continue Reading →
Recently, I had the privilege to lead my second short-term mission team to Zimbabwe, Africa. The purpose of the mission was twofold: train pastors and church leaders in theological education and model racial reconciliation. The team consisted of 8 African-American pastors and 5 Anglo pastors. The team was not only diverse ethnically, but also demographically. ... Continue Reading →
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