First person: Baptism Sunday a reminder to remember the main thing
March 19, 2023
EDITOR’S NOTE — Baptism Sunday is April 16, 2023. “Buried with Christ in baptism and raised to walk in the newness of life.” These words,
First person: Six lessons from the work of church revitalization
March 6, 2023
Six years ago, I was called to First Baptist Church of Talladega, Alabama as pastor. During the interview process, the committee was clear with me
First person: Lasting experience of the Jesus Movement
March 2, 2023
Suddenly, I got “goosebumps” all over my arms and felt a sense of inner peace and power — God’s Spirit moving within me. It was
Calling on the Yellow Shirt Army in times of disaster
January 16, 2023
When terrible events happen, who are you going to call? The answer is often the Yellow Shirt Army — namely Southern Baptist Disaster Relief workers.
First person: The reason for the season
December 23, 2022
The reason for the season is often lost amid the trappings and trimmings of Christmas. Here are some highlights of human history from Hebrews 2:6–11.
First person: Living out the real meaning of Christmas
December 21, 2022
America’s largest Christmas tree is no longer found at Rockefeller Center in New York City. America’s tallest Christmas tree now resides in Enid, Oklahoma, standing
First person: Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks
November 24, 2022
As I look back on this past year, I am thankful for this first year of my retirement. At times, I thought it might never
First person: Three reasons Christians should recognize Veteran’s Day
November 11, 2022
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