Psalm 119:132-135 Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name. Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts. Make thy face to shine…
The importance of the local church cannot be understated. “Jesus died for the church,” we are told in the Bible. “The gates of hell will not prevail against the church,” Jesus said. The church is as old as the ministry of Jesus Himself and is a vital part of any believer’s success as well…
I have no idea how many times I have preached from the writings of James! It is a revival book and a powerful one at that. They needed to return to obedience (to do the Word and not just hear it); they needed to deal with the way they were treating people (to have respect…
Dear Friends: This year has certainly not transpired in the way I had planned. My schedule had me at a youth conference and a family revival in Columbia, MO, both of which I had to cancel because of the home-going of my dear father-in-law. I am thankful that he is with our Savior and that…
I love the book of Philippians. Christ. In. A. Man. In his book, Paul certainly illustrates what living the Galatians 2:20 life looks like. It is a life of purpose: For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain (1:21). It is a life of pleasure: Fulfill ye my joy, that ye…
Merry Christmas! The message to the shepherds on the first Christmas morning is still the message that we are proclaiming: For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:11). How thankful we are that He was born, died for our sins, and was raised…
It was almost 70 years ago that a young father tightly hugged his 3 year old daughter, walked away from a failed marriage, and never returned. Years later it would be discovered that he had moved to a far-away state for work and, although attempts were made to reconnect with his daughter, those attempts never…
“How do we get to the next level?” is a question that I hear along the way, usually from younger men who are hungry to see God work in their church and city and who have a genuine desire to see many people saved. It is a valid question, and I always appreciate and applaud…
Thank you to all who read my recent blog post on Racism, Baptists, and the NFL Here is a quote about racism that I saw today and it was a blessing to me. It is a bit lengthy, but I hope you enjoy it. “Separate but equal is a concept long ago rejected in jurisprudence –…
I love Christian Camps, and have spoken in camps every year since God allowed me to enter the ministry as an evangelist! I spent thirteen of those years working closely with my friend and mentor Evangelist Bill Rice III at the Bill Rice Ranch in Murfreesboro, TN. During those 13 summers of ministry I spoke…
