Christ followers, under the power of the Holy Spirit, will tell everyone about Him. (Acts 1:8)
“Don’t you know that your body is a sanctuary of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own” (1 Corinthians 6:19). I have served in active ministry for the sake of my Lord for forty years, and in my role as Disaster Relief Director for the... Continue Reading →
I recently had the privilege of attending a lollapalooza put on by Dexter Baptist Church in western Kentucky. Pastor David Little led his church to plan and implement the lollapalooza event as an effort to reach out to their community. I had never attended a lollapalooza and wasn’t quite sure what to expect. In fact,... Continue Reading →
It was estimated that last year over 50 million people were displaced from their homes, with around 19.5 million forced to live as refugees. These people have been driven from their homes by war, violence, persecution, and disasters. They have lost their culture, friends, security, sense of community, and often their dignity. These are people... Continue Reading →
Have you ever felt that only a small number of church members were doing the majority of the work? It’s pretty common in churches, at least the ones I’ve been a part of, for us to depend upon the same few individuals to teach Sunday School, sing on the praise team, lead the men’s ministry, serve as deacons... 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 →
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 →
Perhaps you remember as I do, participating in "show and tell" as a child in elementary school. In case you're not familiar with show and tell, it's an informative presentation involving the demonstration of an object. While the class may not always need the demonstration of the object to understand the information presented, together, they... 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 →
The year 2017 will be remembered as one of the worst hurricane seasons in U.S. history. Three major hurricanes (Harvey, Irma, and Maria) caused almost 370 billion dollars in damage, and it was only the second time in history for two Category-5 storms to make landfall at that intensity. Two areas received over 60 inches... Continue Reading →
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 →
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