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Great Expectations
Great Expectations Charles Dickens’ classic novel Great Expectations is on my Kindle. I must confess that I have read and stopped reading the story several times through the years. It is a strange book. Pip, the young orphan in the tale, provides insight into the ambition of the human heart. We all have it. Great expectations.…
The Devil Doesn’t Need Our Help!
The Devil Doesn't Need Our Help! Dr. Lee Roberson used to say, "It takes no size to criticize." Indeed, one of the smallest things a...
How to Use Hymns and Why You Should
On a recent flight a lady commented to me that she loved the hymns but found it very difficult to find a church now that...
Resources for Preparing for Revival
This week I am preaching a revival meeting in the low desert of Arizona. (Yes, it is hot. No, it is not a tent meeting!)...
A Simple Idea for Families
A Simple Idea for Families Families are busier than they have ever been. One of the most challenging things to do as a spouse or...
What to Do with Your Emotions
Emotions are a gift from God. They are also marred with the sin nature of Adam. When they are under God's reign they feel as...
A Family and Ministry Update
As I write these words Tammy and the kids are with me for a conference with young adults in Florida. It has been such a...
I Only Have One Message
Dr. Tom Malone used to joke about having five sermons and five hundred titles. My pastor challenged me years ago to work constantly at preparing...
3 Things I Am Praying for My Words
Words are powerful things. Spoken, written, typed, or texted - they are vehicles of communication that tend to last. If not on paper, in the...
Amy Carmichael’s Dream
Amy Carmichaels's Dream Amy Carmichael was an amazing servant of Christ. As a young woman, she sat in a meeting where D.L. Moody was preaching...
NEW: Our 2017 Summer Schedule!
Preaching at the Go Reach America Campaign On this unofficial beginning of summer our family is ministering in North Carolina. School...
What I Learned Clearing a Fence Row
Over the last few months we have been clearing a fence row around our new home. The underbrush was thick and the work was slow...
Go East Young Man!
Go East, Young Man! Our culture displays an obsession with the ability, beauty, and virility of youth. Somehow, in all of this obsession, we have...
Walking with Jesus – 30 Days Through the Gospel Records
Are you spiritually fit? Spiritual health does not come on accident - it is a product of purposeful disciplines. In recent days the Lord has...
Some Thoughts On Our Recent Campaign
It is a joy to be home for a couple of days after a busy season of meetings. Just a few days ago we conducted...
Our May Itinerary
Forgive me! Over the last few weeks I have heard from many of you who regularly read the blog and pray for us. The month...
Revival of Bible Reading Bookmark – 7 Suggestions for Getting the Most from God’s Word
Each month this year we are offering a free resource to help encourage Christians and churches. These tools are designed to encourage prayer, Bible reading,...
