Tag: News
January 2021
Hello, Alabama Baptist and belated happy new year. I know you’ve galloped into the new year, but as we well know, turning the page in the 2021 did not relieve
The Unique Gifting of God’s People Drives Fruitful Ministry
I have conversations on a regular basis with pastors and other church leaders where the following question comes into play. Whether asked directly or implied through frustration and despair this
Unity: Where has it Gone?
The founding of our nation was on the unity of certain things, freedoms. Freedom of religion was paramount. Our founding Fathers did not agree on everything, but it seems they
Extraordinary Prayer
Prayer has been on my mind a lot lately. I’ve been really thinking about the act of prayer, growth in my prayer life, a prayer strategy for my church, and
Do You Care, 2021
Two brothers who live 60 miles apart, sitting at a kitchen table talking of helping others as the new year begins. One reveals sharing ten-dollar bills with restaurant and café
The Passing of Two Presidents
The COVID-19 crisis has taken a toll on the families of so many Alabama Baptists and others in our state – too many to name. This year has been most
Spiritual Leadership is always initiated by the Holy Spirit
To have fruitful spiritual leadership one must have healthy relationships. First, one must have a healthy relationship with God, leading to healthy relationships with others. This is the beginning point for
Word of the Year
The word “pandemic” is, unsurprisingly, the word of the year for Dictionary.com. Probably one of the runners-up is the word “unprecedented.” Those words adequately describe 2020 in many ways. Yet
Christmas Gifting with a Grateful Heart
While most of us were asleep this morning, Jerry Hatcher, Jr., got up early and put on his “fancy clothes.” At his request, his dad drove him to one of
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