“Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves a person who gives...
Compassion International is a ministry organization aimed at “releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name.” But rather than trying to accomplish this purpose alone, it actually works through the local church to minister to children and their families. Any assistance can be...
Wow! What a Sunday we had this past week! It was so awesome to see the cars piling into our parking lots as their occupants headed to worship and/or Sunday School at 9 a.m. And even more, how blessed we were by the Spirit’s dynamic power evidenced in all our morning worship services!...
Wow! It is hard to believe that this coming Sunday is our “Welcome Back Sunday.” No doubt, you have probably already noticed the increased population/traffic in Ruston as the university begins a new fall quarter. (NOTE: For your own safety, you might want to avoid downtown until...
One of the things I love about Temple Baptist Church is her commitment to reach individuals for Christ. Whether in Ruston or in South Asia, our folks are willing to do whatever it takes to impress the Gospel into people’s lives. Take for example our upcoming Sunday morning schedule change...
“I have undergone a massive shift in regard to my faith in Jesus. The popular phrase is ‘falling away.’ By all measurements that I have for defining a Christian, I am not a Christian.” And with those words, Joshua Harris sent shockwaves throughout the evangelical...
“The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is their gray hair”(Proverbs 20:29 NKJV). Those who are young have strength, energy, and passion. (Just ask the teachers who this week have welcomed back such dynamic students to their classroom!) Young men and...
We often speak of our missionary efforts, and we give thanks for the privilege we have to touch the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. From South California to South Asia, we see His message being proclaimed. But I want to remind you that all of us are missionaries right where we are. We...
It is hard to believe that our summer is quickly coming to an end—especially since the oppressive heat remains! Yet, August is here; and soon, students and teachers will be returning to school. In my perspective, this summer has been a memorable season of ministry and mission. In virtually...
This past week our nation stopped to celebrate one of the greatest human achievements ever imaginable—the Apollo 11 lunar landing. The crew of three astronauts gained a worldwide audience as they not only landed on the moon but as they literally walked upon its rocky surface. Indeed, the...
