I'm in Louisville for graduation for my doctorate.  This morning I picked up my "apparel" for the ceremony, which is tomorrow.  The "hood" for doctoral grads is pretty regal.  Part of me is glad for that, part of me thinks it ought to be some sackcloth / ash blend.  When I heard of getting "hooded" … Continue reading Gettin’ hooded…

He that believeth shall not make haste. (Isaiah 28:16) He shall make haste to keep the Lord's commandments; but he shall not make haste in any impatient or improper sense. He shall not haste to run away, for he shall not be overcome with the fear which causes panic. When others are flying hither and … Continue reading Spurgeon on a Christian’s Pace…

Read about Jonathan Edwards' Thanksgiving message of 1739, how he exhorted the people to serve Christ by serving one another and ministering to the lost with the gospel.  Let the men work... Let the women cook... Let all be done with the freedom that we could not possibly do enough to minister to our Christ … Continue reading Thanksgiving’s over…now what?

  By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor-- and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint … Continue reading The First Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamation

Johnny Hunt, who has done a very good job as president of the Southern Baptist Convention, has recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer.  Please pray for him and his wife, Janet.  More can be read HERE.

Romans 8:36-39 “For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.” 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, … Continue reading What are you thankful for?

10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who … Continue reading Thankful…

If you'd like to begin using a catechism in your home, we have one available on our website or in the children's ministry office. 5 He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children, 6 that the next generation might know them, the children … Continue reading A little piece of parental encouragement…