Remembering the Persecuted

Many Christians put their life on the line every day across the globe.  As you read this today, Christians continue to be persecuted for their faith in over 40 countries around the world.  In many of these lands, it is illegal to own a Bible, share your faith publicly, or teach your children about Jesus.  These believers... Continue Reading →

Faithfulness

The holidays are over, 2013 is history, and we are now a few days into 2014.  The New Year normally finds us reflecting back over the year just ended and looking ahead with new resolutions, goals, and plans.  We vow to be a better person, to do better.  We may even commit before the Lord... Continue Reading →

Get Trained

As America watched footage of the devastation in Moore, Oklahoma and the incredible loss in the flooding that swept across Colorado, many people were moved to pack up and be a part of the recovery efforts.  As a State Disaster Relief Director, I often get calls from spontaneous volunteers wanting to serve, and it troubles me that I am unable to use these... Continue Reading →

Christmas in My Hometown

Just two days after Thanksgiving I found myself walking up the steps and through the doorway of the old Livingston Grade & High School where I attended from 4th through 11th grades and later taught for 9 years.  The school closed in 1994; the windows and doors have been boarded up for nearly 20 years.... Continue Reading →

Lessons Learned from the Vols

On January 1, 1968, I listened to my first University of Tennessee Vols football broadcast.  I will never forget the excitement of the Orange Bowl.  The Vols rallied from a 19 to 0 deficit in the second half, behind the incredible play of  quarterback, Dewey "Swamp Rat" Warren.  This great comeback left Tennessee with the opportunity for a... Continue Reading →

Welcome Back!!

Today is my first day back in the office following a much needed vacation. After a week of relaxing in the warm sunshine and enjoying the beautiful sites of God’s creation, I kinda dreaded coming back to the many emails, voice messages, and the catch-up work that would need to be done. I did not... Continue Reading →

Planning for a Successful Mission Team

Several leaders have asked me for tips in planning a successful international mission team.  Here are critical steps that can assist you in having an effective missionary journey: Advanced preparation of six months to a year is vital in helping to alleviate anxiety, unify the team, increase effectiveness, eliminate potential issues or problems, and strengthen your... Continue Reading →

Crossroads Baptist Church – Helechawa, KY

Just off the Mountain Parkway, on the Wolfe-Morgan County line, sits Crossroads Baptist Church, a little white church in the quaint little community of Helechawa. The building once housed the community school but has now been given to the church as a place for worship. In 2007 Crossroads was started as a mission of Faith Baptist... Continue Reading →

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