For years I have made it my goal to read the entire Bible over the course of a year.  When I was in college, I became acquainted with a man who maintained the practice for nearly 70 years.  He was  a storehouse of godly wisdom.  I wanted to be like h...

1. What is See You at the Pole? See You at the Pole™, the global day of student prayer, began in 1990 as a grass roots movement with ten students praying at their school. Twenty years later, millions pray on their campuses on the fourth Wednesday in ...

Oswald Chambers is one of my favorite heroes of the faith.  Several years ago, I read a biography on his life.  When he prayed in public, he was known to often say, “Lord clothe us with humility.”  What a great prayer!  It’s actually grounded in Scri...

The 37th Living Christmas Tree (LCT) is quickly approaching. If you are unfamiliar with this annual event, here are a few details: LCT is presented as a gift to the community from First Baptist Church by a 100 voice choir, full orchestra and drama ca...

I once heard a preacher remark that every believer is either in a trial, coming out of a trial, or going into a trial.  It’s a fact of life — we will face suffering.   Since this is true, God’s children must be equipped appropriately.  I have known t...

In 1932 she said “A rich man is one who has enough for himself and enough left over to help others.  Though he be possessed of millions, a man is poor, who has only enough for himself” The lady who made this statement was Edna McMillan.  She was born...

Sometimes I hear people talk about Christianity as if it is a burden.  They view Jesus’ teaching as hard and difficult, as if adherence to His words might cramp their style and ruin their life.  I have a hard time relating to this type of thinking.  ...

Summer is winding down.  The kids are back in school and football season is upon us.  We had a fantastic summer of Falls Creek, CrossTimbers and multiple mission trips.  Promotion Sunday is over and now it is time to move back into our next academic ...