In the early 2000s I visited the Alabama Gulf Coast for the first time. Some of my friends from North Alabama told me to bring back...

Depression. It hurts, doesn't it? The root of it may be loneliness. God understands the power of loneliness. In the Garden of Eden you...

Depression. It hurts, doesn't it? The root of it may be loneliness. God understands the power of loneliness. In the Garden of Eden you...

This week we celebrate our mothers. Today is affectionately known as Mother's Day. Have you ever wondered why we honor and celebrate...

This week we celebrate our mothers. Today is affectionately known as Mother's Day. Have you ever wondered why we honor and celebrate...

The church at Ephesus was full of “faithful” brethren. Paul founded it. John was one of their shepherds. Timothy was their preacher. The...

The church at Ephesus was full of “faithful” brethren. Paul founded it. John was one of their shepherds. Timothy was their preacher. The...

I recently had a debate with someone about a false narrative. People say, “Respect is given where respect is earned.” Wrong. Respect is...

I recently had a debate with someone about a false narrative. People say, “Respect is given where respect is earned.” Wrong. Respect is...

Ira North wrote a book several years ago on "Balance" in ministry. It is one of my favorite books in my library. I have worked in...

Ira North wrote a book several years ago on "Balance" in ministry. It is one of my favorite books in my library. I have worked in...

The thought of salvation offers hope to the believer. It also causes the non-believer to search for confidence and assurance in their...

The thought of salvation offers hope to the believer. It also causes the non-believer to search for confidence and assurance in their...

When we were little children, we were taught about our five senses: sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste. Did you know the Bible...

When we were little children, we were taught about our five senses: sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste. Did you know the Bible...

Life is tough. The roads are rough. There are mountains, deserts and valleys. We get knocked down. We don’t want to get up. Then when we...

Life is tough. The roads are rough. There are mountains, deserts and valleys. We get knocked down. We don’t want to get up. Then when we...

Last week we noted that the thought of salvation offers hope to the believer. It also causes the non-believer to search for confidence...

Last week we noted that the thought of salvation offers hope to the believer. It also causes the non-believer to search for confidence...

When I was in graduate school I had the opportunity to sit at the feet of some spiritual giants. I took courses on church growth with Dr....