“Pastor, pressures will come to tempt you to compromise in your personal life. Learn a lesson from Joseph. He stayed pure because he said, ‘No,’ from the very beginning. Be wise enough to do the same and do not begin to flirt with temptations that most surely will come your way. Stay pure in morals. […]
How To Get Unstuck!
Do you ever feel that you are spinning your wheels? You know, one of those days when you can’t seem to get anything done? Do you feel that you are stuck and you don’t know how to get “unstuck?” I have those days from time to time. Writers call it writer’s bloc–one of those times […]
It’s Tax Day!
It’s tax day and if for any reason you didn’t know it, you may have an unpleasant surprise awaiting you. Late last night I wrote the last check and signed the last return. Amazing, even on those rare occasions when a refund is in order, I still seem to wait until the last minute. Actually […]
What Makes The Resurrection Essential?
Years ago, I remember stating that if there were no heaven or hell I would still hold to the Christian life because of the wonderful nature of the life in Christ. When I think of what the life in Christ is like I think of the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Paul emphasized […]
I am the senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Covington, Louisiana, a position that I have held since 1989.