God made you for a purpose. You were made for relationship with Him. Though you may not know it, He is the life you’ve always wanted. In Him, we have His companionship and His love, joy, and peace. Living closely with God brings what we all ache to have. First Baptist Church exists to help […]
Why Was “the Good Hand of God” on Nehemiah?
Of all the things that impress me about Nehemiah, “the good hand of God” intrigues me more than anything else. After Nehemiah had fasted and prayed about what God had placed on his heart to do for Jerusalem, he went to the king of Persia and asked permission to rebuild Jerusalem. The king gave his permission […]
Me and My Messy Desk
Yesterday morning I spoke to many of our men at our Tuesday Men’s Breakfast. They are very interested in what they should do in service to God and how they should do it. They want to know how to make the most of every opportunity (Colossians 4:5). They know that emergencies, responsibilities, and life itself […]
Don’t Waste Your Time
Several years ago I read an article with a title something like this, “Five ways Not to Manage Your Time.“ I’m not sure that was the exact title but that was the idea. The author wanted to point out ways that keep us from getting the most out of the time we work and serve. […]
I am the senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Covington, Louisiana, a position that I have held since 1989.