Last week Jeanne and I attended the funeral service of Mr. Jim Atchley. At age 86 Jim heard “well done good and faithful servant” as he entered heaven. For nine…
The winningest collegiate football coach of all time is not Paul “Bear” Bryant, Joe Paterno, Bobby Bowden, Eddie Robinson, or Amos Alonzo Stagg. And on the very short list of…
This year we will be gathering for Prayer Rallies in all 95 Tennessee Counties beginning this week. What do we hope will be accomplished by such a challenging endeavor? 1….
Someone has well said, “You are never more like Jesus than when you give.” Yet the question most often asked the day after Christmas is, “What did you get?” It…
Thank you, Tennessee Baptists, for making Summit 2013 a truly great gathering. Here’s a “top ten” list of “take-aways” from Chattanooga: SUMMIT: the Gathering of Tennessee Baptists is more than…
The Vision 2021 Transition Team made a wise decision to delay a vote on moving forward with the implementation of a plan that has been published and will be presented…
Our hearts were saddened to learn of the tragic accident on I-40 in Jefferson City, claiming the lives of 8 adults and injuring 14 others. The conference they were attending…
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Pastor Appreciation Month did not start at the local Hallmark store. It was birthed in Scripture. “And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who…
How do you see Tennessee? That is not a trick question. Have you taken a good, long look lately at our wonderful state— statistically, clearly, perceptively, demographically, personally, eternally? Jesus…