We are now closer to 2050 than we are to 2000. Let that sink in, and consider this: What gospel impact will you and your church have in the next 25 years? I vividly remember 2000. Perhaps you also remember the excitement and anticipation of the new millennium mixed with the fear of “Y2K.” It doesn’t feel like it was that long ago, yet no one argues that we now

Ronald Reagan was the first presidential candidate I voted for. He is the presidential gold standard, in my opinion. I miss his leadership and his whimsical humor. One of my favorite Reagan jokes was about a boy selling puppies outside a Democratic fundraiser, encouraging people to buy a “Democrat puppy.” Republicans met at the same venue two weeks later, and a reporter at both events said, “Hey kid, you were

Thank you, Tennessee Baptists. In some ways, that seems inadequate to express the depth of my gratitude, but please know I mean it with all sincerity. What the Lord has done through Tennessee Baptists — you — over the past 15 years in terms of Golden Offering missions giving is nothing short of phenomenal. Let’s take a look. Fifteen years ago, Tennessee Baptists gave $1.5 million through the Golden Offering

When the high school’s baseball team finished their annual season, Todd, a junior, walked back to the dugout with the other players. “With baseball over, I’ll miss seeing you guys this summer,” he said with a downcast look across his face. “Just because baseball’s over, that is no reason to not spend time together,” smiled John as he patted his friend on the shoulder. “Tell you what, our church has

I love that a Tennessee pastor will be the next pastor of one of Tennessee’s most iconic churches. Yes, I know Ben Mandrell is originally from Illinois and graduated from college in Indiana, but he served as college pastor, then senior pastor, of Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson from 2006 to 2013, earned his Doctor of Ministry from Union University, and was president of Lifeway Christian Resources in Nashville since

Science has brought undeniable blessings to the world. But its achievements over the past 400 years have enticed many in Western culture to enshrine science as the answer to everything and the only reliable source of truth. Although this view (sometimes called scientism) is unscientific, it has led to the false perception that science and religion are opposed. Can science and Christianity coexist, much less harmonize? I firmly believe so.

Is it possible to be salt and light in a culture where Evangelical Christians champion individual freedom, autonomy, and liberty while seeking to legislate societal morality through majority rule? This question reveals a genuine tension for Evangelical Christians. How do we advocate for personal freedoms while using the democratic process to influence and enforce our biblical understanding of moral standards in society? I formulated this question a month ago while

AAA reports a record of over 72.2 million Americans will travel domestically during the Fourth of July holiday, an increase of 2.4% over last year. The average trip will be 50 miles from home. As July 4 falls on a Friday, people will have a long weekend. Airline flights are setting new records. Whether your family plans to journey to other areas or plans a stay-at-home Tennessee holiday, these educational,

Moses killed an Egyptian. King David had an affair and assassinated the husband. Peter “Vincent Van Gogh-ed” a soldier’s ear. History is messy, but for every bad thing that happened, the good should shine that much brighter. Moses led the way to freedom for the Israelites. David was a man after God’s own heart. And Peter was a disciple of Christ who helped spread the gospel far and wide ultimately