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My father is from Eastern Kentucky. Growing up, he did not know many people from ethnic backgrounds different from his Scots-Irish roots. The odds were stacked against Dad regarding whether he would become prejudiced toward people of color; however,... Continue Reading »

“Play ball!” I watched as my son Connor took the field to play in the Dixie Youth World Series. I had coached him all year and talked baseball nearly every day. We worked on drills outside in the backyard,... Continue Reading »

On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage. Although four justices dissented, the majority sided with the perceived surge of public opinion in favor of same-sex marriage. As the implications... Continue Reading »

I recently had the privilege of touring Connie Maxwell Children’s Home. It was a refreshing and impressive visit. I saw how Cooperative Program funds and other donations are used to positively impact children’s lives for Christ. I also know... Continue Reading »

“For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.” (Acts 20:27) A pastor who does not believe and declare “the whole counsel of God” — rather, believing and preaching preferred portions — willfully rips... Continue Reading »

My wife and I are from different backgrounds. Her father is from up North, and my family came from way down South. Also, Penny grew up wealthy, and I grew up poor. She had four baths, and I had... Continue Reading »

One of the wonderful things about medicine is the insight it gives, on a daily basis, into humanity. After sufficient time, a physician learns to see, simply in passing, signs of illness or injury in other people. Problems past... Continue Reading »

Domestic abuse is a sin, and it is a growing problem in this country — even within the professing church. LifeWay Christian Resources last year reported that 42 percent of Protestant pastors rarely, or never, speak about domestic violence... Continue Reading »

When we take our sick or injured loved ones to the hospital, we often hope that they will be admitted. In many instances this is a very reasonable request. When heart or lung disease are at work, when severe... Continue Reading »

The White House was lit with the colors of the rainbow, the recent symbol for the gay and lesbian political movement, following the 5-4 ruling by the Supreme Court that legalized same-sex marriage. Our president sent the nation a... Continue Reading »

Relationships can be tough. This week I was exasperated with my wife, Penny, and said, “I was a fool when I married you.” She said, “Yes, dear, but I was too in love to notice.” I think sometimes that... Continue Reading »