The apostle Peter wrote to the persecuted and dispersed church about relationships. He told slaves how to get along with their masters. He helped husbands and wives, giving specific instructions to each. He even helped the church know how to survive in the midst of a hostile government and culture. Near the conclusion of his […]
Our Building Plan and Our Future
Our building expansion has gotten out of the ground and is beginning to show the future outline of our campus. Over the next few weeks, I want to keep you up to date on our expansion and the associated areas. Here is the rough outline of what we are doing. First, we are building three […]
The Eyes of the Lord Are on the Righteous
“I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. And when I run I feel His pleasure.”–Eric Liddell, Chariots of Fire. “The most successful people are those who are good at Plan B.”–James Yorke. “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who […]
Your Possessions and the Kingdom of God
Your possessions and the kingdom of God are amazingly intertwined. Last night I taught our church concerning the events in the ministry of Jesus recorded in Luke 18:18–30, a passage of Scripture commonly known as the Rich Young Ruler. Interestingly, no gospel calls this man the Rich Young Ruler. Luke simply tells us he was […]
Is Your Church Trusting the Right Person?
Have you considered who you trust? What about your church? Are you trusting what God can do or are you trusting what you can do? Paul’s letter to the Ephesians contains at least two verses that challenge us about who we are and who we trust. “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably […]
I am the senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Covington, Louisiana, a position that I have held since 1989.