Over the years, I have received many gifts for Christmas as I’m sure we all have. There are various things I remember about those gifts such as the time the gifts were wrapped with the same wrapping paper for each individual person so mom would know whose presents were whose. I remember as kids (even... Continue Reading →

“Jesus said to them, ‘Unbind him, and let him go.’” – John 11:44b Back in October, I had the privilege of bringing a KBC report and sermon at the Red River Association Annual Meeting in Stanton, KY. This was a blessed time of worship and fellowship with faithful saints throughout that Association. As I was... Continue Reading →

In 1994 Timon and Pumbaa, the lovable duo meerkat and warthog in Disney’s hit animated film The Lion King, taught much of the world the Swahili phrase “Hakuna Matata.” Essentially, this Swahili phrase means “no worries” or “take it easy.”  The two friends find plenty of adventures as they trek carefree through the African savanna. ... Continue Reading →

I was talking with someone the other day about schedules. Most people can control their schedules to a large degree, whether it be meetings, phone calls, events, and even personal time. But in the disaster relief world, I can try my best to plan a schedule, but one storm or event can blow up the... Continue Reading →

“God saw all that He had made, and it was very good…” - Genesis 1:31a My wife, Sarah, and I celebrated our 15-year anniversary this summer and were able to take a week-long trip to Pittsburgh, PA. We coordinated childcare with grandparents, planned our trip, and headed out of town to enjoy a new city... Continue Reading →

“It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood, A beautiful day for a neighbor, Would you be mine?  Could you be mine? Won’t you please, won’t you please, Please won’t you be my neighbor? These lyrics are from the song “Won’t You be my Neighbor?” that was sung at the beginning of every episode of the... Continue Reading →

I had the opportunity to visit the Holy Land in Israel in 2018. What an experience that was of learning, experiencing, and walking where Jesus walked. I learned much about biblical sites which made the Bible come alive. But I also learned about the current Israeli culture. I will never forget the day our tour... Continue Reading →

But the Pharisees and their scribes were complaining to his disciples, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” Jesus replied to them, “It is not those who are healthy who need a doctor, but those who are sick. 32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” – Luke 5:30-32 I... Continue Reading →

It’s not by accident that Jesus teaches on prayer in Luke 11:1-4 and then shares a parable on prayer about how God delights to answer our prayers in verses 5-13. Here is the reality—we often feel as if our prayers go unanswered or that God might not be concerned with our prayers.  After teaching us... Continue Reading →

It has often been said of the Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief ministry that it is the “hardest work you’ll ever love.” Doing the cleanup following a disaster is not glamourous, appealing, or even look like fun. But to the KYDR volunteers they cannot wait to respond in times of need because they realize they are... Continue Reading →