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My Advice for Ministry Staff Members
Over the last few years, I have had the privilege of spending time with a number of church staff members in the places where I have been preaching. This is always a great joy for me. More than eighteen years of my life and ministry were spent as a staff member. Tammy and I were…
One Month Away
Last night I had the joy to be in Murfreesboro, Tennessee for a wonderful tent meeting. God met with us in a special way. In...
Seven Bible Stories to Use With Muslims
We are only days away from 9/11. So many thoughts and emotions come to our minds as we approach this day of memorial. For those...
The Most Important Lessons I Learned in My College Years
A few days ago I had the joy of addressing a group of college students in a local church. There were freshmen and upperclassmen, full...
A Simple Practice to Add to Your Morning Routine
What is your morning routine? We all have one. Typically, mine begins with a trip to the coffee maker! While there are simple variations to...
Now That You Are Called
Several weeks ago I published a short post on how to know when you have been called. (You may read the original post here.) It...
Can You Go One Day Without It?
Relax. I'm not going to ask you to give up something important like chocolate or coffee. I want to ask you to give up something...
How To Keep the Next Generation
How To Keep the Next Generation A fellow preacher and personal friend asked me recently how I believed we could do a better job of...
A Tribute to Pastor Sexton on His 50th Ministry Anniversary
With Pastor Sexton in front of his first pastorate, Greenback, TN Along the journey God brings people across your path who...
Free Audio Book of Philippians
This months resource is one of my favorites. In fact, it is my favorite book of the Bible! One of my instructors in college said...
The Danger of Erasing History
In 1948, Winston Churchill said to the House of Commons, "Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it." Our own nation is in...
Exciting Days – Our September Itinerary
"This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it" (Psalm 118:24). Not every day is the same....
My Final Trip
Late last night I returned from meetings in Georgia and Tennessee. Soon I will leave for another appointment in Ohio. It is a way of...
A Special Announcement Regarding Our Work
19 months ago God led us into full-time evangelistic work. We have seen His direction at each step on this journey. Some time ago the...
How to Study the Psalms
How to Study the PsalmsSo many people are looking for a Bible plan or devotional help. Some are looking for a place to get started....
A Post By My 17 Year Old Daughter
Tammy and I thank the Lord for our children. Like every parent we pray that they will desire to follow Christ. More and more I...
“How Do You Know When You Have Been Called?”
How Do You Know When You Have Been Called? When the Lord first began dealing with me about being a preacher, I asked my dad,...
