Every birthday is important. The passing of another year is worthy of celebration because each trip around the sun measures the gift of existing and all the blessings that come with it. For the …

Last week, I found myself aboard a flight headed to California—a work trip, nothing flashy. As we crossed the heartland, westward toward the Pacific, I gazed out the window, watching the waving …

Observations of children of an elderly couple: “Our parents have been married for over 50 years, and they still hold hands when they walk together, and Dad always opens the door for Mom and …

What about the person in the deepest jungle who has never heard the name of Jesus? Or the man stranded on an island throughout the entirety of his life? I have been asked about similar scenarios more …

Today’s article is a bittersweet one to put into words. One of my dearest friends, Pastor Sky McCracken, is celebrating his final Sunday as pastor of First Methodist Downtown. When I tell you …

No one lives in a vacuum. Despite our occasional efforts to deny it, the people around us influence nearly every part of our lives for good or bad. Either you benefit from the nurture, example, and …

Husband and Wife: We notice that in our children’s friends there is a discard for good manners of any kind. This behavior is also demonstrated in the parents of these children. What can we do …

Question: Husband And Wife – We have found a practice which has greatly enhanced communication in our marriage. We call it “Marital Debriefing” where we each share for ten minutes …

To the world, she was Francis, but to us she was Nanny. I first met her when my wife and I were dating. After eating at her table for the first time I knew this was a family I wanted to be part of. …

Now, I’m no stranger to pressure. And if there’s anything I’ve learned, whether in the professional arena or in the pew on a Sunday morning, it’s that being human—truly …

Peace be with you.   These are the first words of both the risen Jesus Christ and the newly elected Pope Leo XIV as he stood on the balcony extending a blessing to the tens of thousands …

Question: Wife – Recently I have noticed my husband has started to ignore me both at home and at events we attend socially. I am left out of his conversations with our friends and even at home …

All sins are the same.  Sin is sin .  No single act of disobedience is any worse than another in God’s eyes.   Chances are you’ve heard statements like these …

The March for Jesus came to Jackson in 2022, but it's been a global phenomenon for nearly 40 years. This Saturday marks the fourth march in the Hub City. "It started in 1987," said Garry …

The best lies always have an element of truth in them. At no time is that more apparent than every June when Hollywood and corporate America join hands for Pride Month. Admittedly, the movement seems …

Question: Young Husband – I grew up in a home where shouting was normal and where my father and mother most often spoke in harsh tones. What can I do to ensure my new marriage and home will not …

Recently, I had the special opportunity of returning to my home church in Berea, Kentucky for homecoming services. If the nostalgia of seeing people from my childhood wasn’t enough, the church …

In my years of public service, I’ve found that the teachings of Jesus can have a way of cutting through noise, division, and fear. They don’t lean left or right. They lean down —to …

We are in the midst of a busy time of year for many: graduation. It’s a season filled with decorations, gatherings, ceremonies, and milestones. For some, it’s a time of excitement and …

One of the joys of pastoring is celebrating the milestone achievements of the people you serve and love. Over the previous few weeks, I have had the distinct joy of attending numerous graduations, …