After observing Jesus praying, His disciples asked Him to teach them to pray just as John the Baptist had taught his disciples (Luke 11:1). Is there any thing more important then learning to pray? I find it interesting that Jesus never taught His disciples how to preach, but He did teach them how to pray. […]
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Learning to Wait
We don’t like to wait. We have learned to think that everything should be waiting for us when we show up. That kind of mentality affects our relationship with God as well. Instead of thinking that we exist to serve God, we begin to think that God exists for the purpose of giving us what […]
Nehemiah—Man of Compassion and Prayer
Over the past few weeks I have been reading and studying the Book of Nehemiah in preparation for a sermon series that will be will taking place on all the campuses of First Baptist Church. When you think of Nehemiah, you immediately think of a builder and a governor, but you don’t immediately think of […]
Learning to See
Yesterday we examined the question, “Do You Have Eyes to See?” Everyone should ask themselves this question. We need to know whether or not we are open to the guidance and direction of God in our lives. Another good question is, “How can I have eyes to see?” Here are some suggestions for knowing God […]
How to Bless Your Church
I usually use this space to bring you up to date on items you need to know about the church. Today I want to ask you to think about how you can be a blessing to the church and a minister in the kingdom of God. How can I be a blessing to the church? […]
I am the senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Covington, Louisiana, a position that I have held since 1989.