He Is

But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).

27 years ago today, my wife and I held the lifeless, still born body of our precious baby girl, Ashley Marie.  Last night I sat at the kitchen table of a grieving family as they recounted precious memories of their beloved dad who entered the glories of Heaven on Sunday after a 100 year sojourn here on earth. As I typed this blog, I received a text requesting prayer for a relative who has liver cancer.  Yesterday morning and afternoon, I spent lengthy amounts of time with two broken-hearted husbands whose marriages have dissolved in recent weeks. What kept us going through those days of trial, tears, and questions?  What will enable these other folks to press on in spite of their circumstances?  Here’s the answer: HE IS

A Cancerous Church

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My heart was greatly saddened to hear of the recent cancer diagnosis of Pastor Tom Craig, Oak Ridge Baptist Church, Oak Ridge, TN.  Today, I am sharing a blog post written by one of the faithful church members of ORBC.  This is powerful.  I beg every one of you to click on the link and read it.  May I ask that you read it slowly, prayerfully, and eternally with your gaze fixed on Jesus Christ (Hebrews 12:2; Colossians 3:1)?

Cancer Has Spread Through the Whole Church