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An Open Letter from My Friend…
Dear friends, In 2018, Scott Pauley and I hosted the first Rest Conference at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Hickory, NC. Our friend, Shane Lewis, who...
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Hymn History: Let the Lower Lights Be Burning
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven" – Matthew 5:16 We...
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Your Kids Grow You.
Last night was a very special night for me and Tammy. For more than twenty years we had the privilege of being a part of...
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Hymn History: He Leadeth Me
"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters....
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Next Week’s Gospel Crusade!
These are days for the advancement of the gospel! People need the message of hope that is found only in the Lord Jesus. This is...
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Hymn History: I Will Sing of My Redeemer
“Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works." – Titus 2:14...
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Good Resource on the “Minor Prophets”
Are you a life-long learner? We are all supposed to be life-long students of Scripture. It is impossible to exhaust God's infinite truth! You can...
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5 Ways You Can Help Your Pastor (and Many Others) On Sunday
For those who know Jesus every Lord's day is a celebration of the risen Christ. We are all aware that Easter Sunday is one of...
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Hymn History: Safe in the Arms of Jesus
“The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say,...
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New 10 Day Study in Haggai Now Available!
Several people have reached out to let us know that our studies on the Bible App have been helpful to them devotionally. We are happy...
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Filling America with the Gospel – An Easter Week Challenge
By 7 am, a tremendous group of pastors had identified themselves as being on the call. It was my privilege to share a brief thought...
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Hymn History: Hold the Fort
“ And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.” – Revelation 22:12 We...
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“After the War We Shall Go to Jerusalem.”
The life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln have always been of special interest to me. He has been one of my favorite Presidents. A few...
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Hymn History: Rock of Ages
“Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not...