On Sept. 15, 1887, a diminutive woman named Lottie Moon sat down at a table in China and penned a letter that would transform the Southern Baptist Convention forever. Lottie…
It was near the end of their lives when John Adams and Thomas Jefferson exchanged reflections on the monumental events in which they’d been involved. The two giants were at…
There’s a homeless man who lives in Chattanooga tucked under a towering overpass. He abused crack cocaine and alcohol. Physically, his life was a wreck and heading for death. Spiritually,…
To say Litz Manor Baptist Church was on life support is an understatement. The reality was its slow death was only delaying being moved from the category of once-thriving congregations…
I never tire of seeing people baptized. Every one of them tells a unique story of God’s grace at work in the lives of individuals. One I remember is Charlie…
I refuse to be a rotten egg; and I don’t want you to be one either. Fortunately, there is still time not to become one. Maybe I’d better explain. Theologian…
I’ll never again drive across the overpasses heading into downtown Chattanooga without thinking about Tree Man Smith, God’s determined love for the destitute, and the Cooperative Program. Tree Man –…
You can see all of downtown Nashville from St. Cloud Hill. It is the tallest of seven hills that ring downtown and offers a unique perspective of the city. Looking…
Last week Jeanne and I attended the funeral service of Mr. Jim Atchley. At age 86 Jim heard “well done good and faithful servant” as he entered heaven. For nine…
This year we will be gathering for Prayer Rallies in all 95 Tennessee Counties beginning this week. What do we hope will be accomplished by such a challenging endeavor? 1….