• Say or Sing Praise Today

    It’s football season! Football in particular and sports in general are about processes and outcomes. Practice, training, and preparation get teams ready for games. Ultimately, outcomes are about winning and losing, but nearly every coach has to determine whether or… Continue reading

    Say or Sing Praise Today
  • What I’m Praying for Sunday September 6

    Sunday September 6 begins a new sermon series entitled: “Word and Witness: Vision of the King from the Book of Revelation.” God did not give us the book of Revelation to confuse us but to encourage us. My hope in… Continue reading

    What I’m Praying for Sunday September 6
  • Monday Meditation–Serve

    It’s amazing the things you remember. More than 20 years ago, I was with our students at summer youth camp. The topic for the week was on putting others first from Philippians 2. The motto for the week was “Some… Continue reading

    Monday Meditation–Serve
  • A Life-Changing Invitation

    Nearly two decades ago, I gave an invitation to a few close friends. I asked them if they would wake up early, meet me for breakfast, and share Scripture reading together. That invitation and that group changed my life. That… Continue reading

    A Life-Changing Invitation
  • What I’m Praying for Sunday August 30

    This Sunday, August 30 completes our summer sermon series “More Grace: How God’s Interventions Make it Possible to Follow Him.” As we followed Israel’s journey from Egypt to the Judges, we’ve seen Israel’s unbelief, wandering, and disobedience. We’ve also seen… Continue reading

    What I’m Praying for Sunday August 30
  • Monday Meditation–Mission

    How do you decide what to do in life? Business and leadership philosophies from the twentieth century emphasized organizational core values and mission statements. I remember reading a leadership book that had layers of organizational structures detailing the differences between… Continue reading

    Monday Meditation–Mission
  • More Grace Needed for the Journey

    When was the last time you stopped to evaluate where you are on your journey of life? Are you in the first quarter of your life with grand and idealistic plans ahead? Are you in the middle of your life… Continue reading

    More Grace Needed for the Journey
  • What I’m Praying for Sunday August 23.

    At Wilkesboro Baptist, We’re just two sermons away from finishing our summer series entitled, “More Grace: How God’s Interventions Make It Possible to Follow Him.” The Worship Preparation for Sunday August 23: “Sin Cycles” Judges 17:6; 21:25. Reading preparation: Read… Continue reading

    What I’m Praying for Sunday August 23.
  • Monday Meditation–God

    The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Psalm 19:1 Pastor and author A.W. Tozer famously wrote, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us”… Continue reading

    Monday Meditation–God
  • Truth in Love–Gospel Reconciliation

    Being a part of a great church is a blessing. We have people joining and God working in hearts and lives. God’s work in us and through us is a joy. But even as God works through us, we see… Continue reading

    Truth in Love–Gospel Reconciliation

Leading others to follow Jesus one word at a time.