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My father, a family doctor in my hometown of Manning, S.C., strived to provide excellent medical care to a very impoverished community. He loved what he did. Nevertheless, in 1965 he left a growing family medicine practice to volunteer... Continue Reading »
Here’s one wildly successful ministry idea that happened last week. Living Faith Indy, a church plant in Indianapolis, loaded a trailer with a riding lawnmower, some push mowers, edgers, blowers and brooms. The group prayed, asking God’s direction for... Continue Reading »
I love Mexican food — especially a good combo plate. You can’t beat the classic duo of a chicken enchilada and chile relleno. I see this entrée as a parable on life. We live in tension between two seemingly... Continue Reading »
A $4 thrift store purchase is affecting my life. It’s not as life-changing as the name of Jesus, but it is nudging my soul in a positive direction. This purchase — a beginner’s CD for learning Spanish — is... Continue Reading »
When I was growing up in our small South Carolina town of Manning, my dad would come home many afternoons after work and throw the football or baseball with me in the backyard. To me, he was Pittsburgh Steelers... Continue Reading »
The term “misfit” has always been close to my heart and perhaps that is because deep inside I know that I am a misfit. I am a misfit who is loved by God, but I am still a misfit.... Continue Reading »
When I was elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention in June of 2014 in Baltimore, little did I know God would take me through the open doors of addressing racial challenges in America. While racial unrest already existed... Continue Reading »
What is your view on transgenderism? Currently, there is a strong push by liberals in almost every field — entertainment, industry, education, media and even sports — to force everyone in this country to accept the transgender lifestyle as... Continue Reading »
My first sermon was nearly 20 years ago, and I now find myself at a different stage of life and ministry, with a different set of concerns and observations. As a more veteran preacher, these practices are on my... Continue Reading »
Never stop doing what God put you on earth to do. For the seniors among us, this is no time to slack off. It’s just getting good. Congratulations on two of the biggest blessings in your life. One, if... Continue Reading »
Guess what question this film critic of 30 years was asked the day after the Academy Awards: “What’d ya think of the Oscars?” Well, for the first time since John Wayne won a golden statuette for “True Grit,” I... Continue Reading »
I’ve worked with a number of pastor and staff search teams as they vet possible candidates for their open positions. These folks typically are God-seeking believers who want nothing but God’s will to be done. Churches and their search... Continue Reading »
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