Every year in Mount Vernon, new “Senior Saints” are nominated. I am delighted that our community honors their service and citizenship. I’m also for recognizing saints as the Bible defines them. Sainthood is not about good deeds, church status, or performing miracles—it’s about being made right with God. Whenever someone, young or old, truly places […]
John 3:16: The Gospel in a nutshell
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16 NKJV) There is an abundance to search out concerning this well-known verse. Martin Luther described it as “the Gospel in miniature.” If you were to stay in a hotel […]
Biblical Civics 101
If you were as fortunate as I was, you may have had a teacher like Richard Stubblefield, my Mt. Vernon High School civics teacher. He made the class so enjoyable. He also did a fantastic job of speaking about the checks and balances of government. He inspired generations to take our civic duties seriously. (Big […]
Show Appreciation: Hold up your pastor’s arms
October is designated as Pastor Appreciation Month. Its origins go back to the early 90’s as H.B. London with Focus on the Family saw the need to encourage battle-weary pastors. The reality is the origins of pastor appreciation can be traced back to Bible and how they cared for their spiritual leaders. Pastors experience high […]
‘Move’: How my Bible study ‘word of the year’ changed everything
Every one of us at one point has likely prayed, “Lord please move or move me.” It might be the Monday morning prayer of many a pastor. I am encouraged by what Job said, “The righteous keep moving forward, and those with clean hands become stronger and stronger” (Job 17:9). If anyone could say that, […]