Christ followers, under the power of the Holy Spirit, will tell everyone about Him. (Acts 1:8)
In downtown Greenville, KY there is an amazing ministry called Pathway of Hope that ministers to families who are facing unplanned or unwanted pregnancies. This ministry, directed by North American Mission Board missionary Diana Anderson, helps these families to make life-affirming choices, with their main goals to love on those they serve, share factual information... Continue Reading →
God is zealous for His own glory. In fact, He refuses to share His glory with any other (Isa 42:5-9). But what does it mean that God is glorious? Simply put, as a noun ‘glory’ means honor or praise. As an adjective, ‘glorious’ means having honor or praise; something that is very beautiful or delightful... 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 →
It’s “Back-To-School” time and many students are getting help from Kentucky Baptist churches and ministries all across the state through their back-to-school community missions outreach programs. Last week I made a trip to Monticello, KY and picked up 170 pairs of athletic shoes from Evangelist Dale Rose, with E & E Warehouse, and delivered them... Continue Reading →
When it comes to mobilizing for missions, where do we begin? I mean, what should ultimately drive us to take the gospel to the ends of the earth? Is it that 4.2 billion people are unreached with the gospel or that nearly 200 million have no one taking the gospel to them? Perhaps it is... Continue Reading →
Often I have said, “When I get up in the morning and start my work day, I never know what a phone call or email may bring.” On June 7, while not in my office, but at a Lexington hospital with my sister, I received one of those calls. Missionary Keith Decker, with Cedaridge Ministries... 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 →
Tears of sorrow turned to tears of joy earlier this month for one Bell County congregation. Mill Creek Baptist Church was destroyed by fire on a snowy February 16, 2015 morning but, thanks to the Mobile (AL) Baptist Builders, a new building is now under construction. On June 4 a team of 120+ volunteers, all... Continue Reading →
I was born into a Southern Baptist home. While I did not fully realize what that meant until much later in life, I am grateful for the legacy of being a Southern Baptist. Though not a perfect denomination in the past or even the present, I excited about the current and future state of our... 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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