Christ followers, under the power of the Holy Spirit, will tell everyone about Him. (Acts 1:8)
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,... Continue Reading →
"For the needy shall not always be forgotten, and the Hope of the poor shall not perish forever" (Psalm 9:18). The 41 nations of Sub-Sahara Africa are some of the neediest in the world. Would you take a moment to consider these facts about Sub-Sahara Africa: Extreme Poverty...Civil War...Malaria...Unclean Water...High Infant Mortality...Hunger...Tribal Conflict...Draught...HIV Aids...Child-headed... Continue Reading →
In talking with Christians today, many believe that the safest place to be is in the center of God's will. I would argue, the best place to be is in the center of God's will, but it is not always the safest. I am vividly reminded of this today as I am working on sending a team of volunteers to an extremely... Continue Reading →
I am so thankful for the literally thousands of missionaries who serve the Lord in Kentucky each year through a variety of ministries. Whether one serves as a long term career missionary or a short term volunteer, you are considered a missionary, "if in response to God's call and gifting, you leave your comfort zone... Continue Reading →
Where is your sacred place? According to one survey, men seek sacred places where they can get away from the ordinary grind of life. Some sacred places that men shared were fishing boats, hunting camps, the golf course, and their workshops. Some mentioned their recliners, television, and the morning paper as their sacred spot. Interestingly, men did... Continue Reading →
Believers often ask in Disaster Relief, “Why do I have to go through training to serve as a disaster relief volunteer? Why can’t I just go help people?” Preparation is important in any area of ministry as it enables usto be more effective as we seek to be used by God to reach or minister... Continue Reading →
The New Year's Eve celebrations have ended and before us is a new year of new opportunities, new beginnings and new direction. This is the time of year that we find ourselves evaluating the past year and making new plans and resolutions for the coming year. Usually the new plans have something to do with... Continue Reading →
I typically take a list when I shop for groceries. I do it for this reason: In the midst of Oreos...Breyers Ice Cream...Doritos, it is easy to forget the bread. It is important in a sea of choices to not forget the main item. Kentucky Baptists are being given a unique opportunity to partner with... Continue Reading →
In the book of Isaiah, God tells the remnant of His people living in a difficult time to “Enlarge the place of your tent” (Isaiah 54:2-3). I love the imagery of a tent. Tents speak of flexibility, adaptability, and mobility. You can set up a tent almost anywhere. A tent can easily be expanded by adding... Continue Reading →
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