America’s spiritual heritage has been formed by two great revival periods in history. The First Great Awakening occurred in the 1730s and 1740s and set the tone for what would be the next 300 years in American life. The Second Great Awakening began in the late 1700s and extended to the early 1800s and reinforced […]
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Are You Ready for Easter?
The message of the cross and the resurrection is the zenith of faith in Christ. As Paul said, “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins” (1 Corinthians 15:17). The message of Easter is the message of Living Hope. Between now and Easter we will look at Scripture […]
What’s New?
Easter is the most uplifting and hope-filled day of the year. The Apostle Paul strongly indicated that the resurrection of Jesus is the central part of our faith and the part that is indispensable. “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins” (1 Corinthians 15:17). Without the […]
I am the senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Covington, Louisiana, a position that I have held since 1989.