Baptist BeaconApr 3, 20183 minSTRENGTHENINGThe church must respond to the opioid crisisUNITED STATES – The opioid crisis is officially a national emergency.The United States is experiencing “a death toll equal to September...
Baptist BeaconApr 3, 20185 minSTRENGTHENINGTypes of non-believers, and how to talk to themFENTON, MI – Non-believers are all around us. In fact, there might be more non-believers around you in your day-to-day life than there...
Baptist BeaconApr 3, 20183 minSTRENGTHENINGWhat is the best ministry title to use?NASHVILLE, TN – What do people call you at church? Does it really matter to you, to them or to God? Titles seem to be more important to...
Baptist BeaconApr 3, 20182 minSTRENGTHENING5 things I learned about depression in ministryLA GRANGE, KY – Depression is spoken about often but seldom understood. I recently read a statement in a well-known Christian...
Baptist BeaconApr 3, 20183 minSENDINGThree reasons not to discount pastoring in a small townNASHVILLE, TN – I never imagined the Lord leading me back to a small town, yet, I am so glad that he did. I spent my elementary years...
Baptist BeaconApr 3, 20183 minSENDING5 keys to reaching the “selfie” generationFT. WORTH, TX – We all learned a new word in 2012: “selfie.” For those of you who may still be in the cultural dark on this one, a...
Baptist BeaconApr 3, 20183 minCOLUMNSSurpriseFENTON, MI – In just a few short days, the Christian world will celebrate the greatest event that has taken place in all of humankind’s...
Baptist BeaconApr 3, 20186 minCOLUMNSThe good news with Secondhand FaithFENTON, MI – Last month, I described what I labeled as Secondhand Faith. I described its six traits or markers. This month, I do not want...
Baptist BeaconApr 3, 20182 minCOLUMNSNo one gets through life without getting hurtFENTON, MI – My wife shared a verse from her devotional time that spoke to her heart and subsequently, mine. She quoted the words of...