Camping With the King

I Samuel 22:1-2 says, “David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father’s house heard it, they went down thither to him. And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; […]

Bring Me My Books

“The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.” II Timothy 4:13 Since I was a small boy I have always loved to read. In our home reading was encouraged, so early on I developed a strong love for books. Perhaps that […]

I Love Our Church Building

A statement that I have seen made throughout this pandemic is: The church is not a building. Sometimes people state it this way: A church is more than a building. While I agree with this statement, I also find it a bit concerning. Satan would love for us to think of the church without discerning […]

Missions Emphasis Sunday

Occasionally I schedule a Missions Emphasis Sunday for our church. The purpose of the Sunday is representative of its name- to emphasize missions. Typically I have used this Sunday whenever I have missionaries scheduled to present their work while on deputation with the intention of adding them to our supported missions family. This past  Sunday […]

The Preacher’s Delight Conference

The Lord met with us during the second annual Preacher’s Delight Conference. Delegates gathered from across the country for a week of Spirit-filled preaching and fellowship. I was amazed and humbled by the crowds and the number of preachers who were in attendance. Each night the Immanuel Baptist Church choir began the service with outstanding […]

The First Conspiracy

I have enjoyed some time away and catching up on some reading. Those who know me know I am an avid reader of American history. This was an interesting book on a relatively unknown part of American history. Our Founding Fathers were extraordinary men who were willing to pay the ultimate price. There were a […]