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OK, OK. Before I reveal it to you, let me explain the context a bit. As I was reading in […]

Truth. It’s a subject that has evolved and changed.  A topic that has been stretched, questioned and misused over time. We […]

In his wilder days, my dad had a group that he partied with. They were good guys, but they all […]

Praying about this election is one of the most imperative things you can do right now. The election is almost […]

As usual, my plane was late and I did not think I would be able to make the connection. I […]

When we see moral and cultural decay occur in our country, sometimes our response is to put a lot of […]

(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

I’ve fought my share of fights over the years.  Some were necessary. Some were stupid. Some I won. Some I […]

How often do you sit down to pray, and this happens:  You think of your family.  You pray for your […]

I am so thankful to God for giving me a husband that is a pastor, a preacher of the Word […]

Joey B was an active participant in the worship and lecture at a recent seminar I attended. If he heard […]

What is the antidote for racism, prejudice, hate, ethnic nationalism and supremacy? First of all, there is no form of […]

(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

Here’s a riddle for you: What do we look at, on average, 63 times a day, for up to 4 […]

Today is the day of salvation.

When we can’t find the answers we are looking for on our own, it’s important to remember, there are people we can reach out to.

When churches become healthy, thriving, and begin to live “sent” they accept the mission God has given them.   They realize […]

“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will […]

How you live your life is very important, but how you finish is even more important. Many enter the race, […]

(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

Jesus speaks jarring words against the religious leaders of his day. He describes them as those who honor God with […]

He kept His word and stood firm on His promises

The United States is one of the only countries in the world where the church is in decline. There are […]

We can really mess things up, but God is always there.

In the first century, fishing was a lucrative business that provided substantial assets for many families, pushing them just above […]

I need your help for a moment.  There’s an old saying that “confession is good for the soul”. I really […]

In July of 2018 my pastor at Antioch in Conway, Arkansas, Dr. Jason Aultman, asked each of the national and […]

(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

Time is deceptive. When we are young, we think we have all the time in the world. We think we […]

Follow Christ and be the godly example your friends, family and co-workers need!

We are living in uncertain, fearful times without precedent. It’s like the world has gone mad. When asked by a […]

Many churches have a diet problem. I am talking about the spiritual diet. I think we need to think of […]

When you turn to Christ, His light reveals the sins that are hidden in the dark.

Right now, we are living in some of the most tumultuous times with a virus that has virtually brought life […]

The students in your church’s youth group must now think more deeply than you realize, because being labeled “Christian” no […]

Today, for both men and women, there is no battle more formidable to wage than the war on sexual purity. […]

(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

When was the last time you heard or went on a rant about some general demographic? Foolishly, I often find […]

Jesus redeemed us, transformed us, and has called us to live a holy life.

I love the story of The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss, and one of the most impactful lines comes in an exchange […]

Mindfulness.  Apparently, it means more than just “being conscious or aware of something.” It’s now more of a psychological term […]

He hears our desperate pleas, but ultimately, His will prevails.

(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

Uncertainty unfortunately comes with the territory of being a widow, especially if you lost your husband suddenly like I did. […]

I have often heard that “gluttony” applies to over-indulging in anything, and there is no escaping that in biblical terms […]

One of my favorite songs outside the category of worship music is “God Bless the U.S.A.” by Lee Greenwood. Just […]

Ask your pastor how many people he has counseled about their struggle with greed. I would guess that number would […]

When Angie and I moved into the first home we ever purchased for ourselves, we moved into an aging neighborhood […]

So I just watched an interview Oprah did with Lady Gaga on her series Oprah’s Next Chapter, and I feel an […]

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