In a world where success is often measured by the size of a bank account, the number of storefronts, or the reach of a financial portfolio, we must pause and ask a deeper question: At what cost are …

“Where should I go to college?” “ Who should I marry?” “Should I take the promotion?” “How do I choose the right church?” All of …

The year was 1949. CIA operative Douglas Mackiernan fled for the border of Tibet as Mao Tse-Sung’s communist army swept through China. Though the national boundary was a treacherous 1200 miles …

Question: Wife – “How can I get my husband to not only talk to me about critical issues, but to listen when I need his opinion?” Jerry: In our Hope for the Home Conferences , …

You know, folks, sometimes the greatest stories ever told share a common thread—a hero standing up to power, fighting for the poor, and challenging the systems that keep people in oppression. …

The name Abe Anglin probably means nothing to you, but from the fourth grade on I knew he just had to be my sixth-grade teacher. He wasn’t much over 6 feet tall, but to me he was a peculiar, …

Question: A question we often hear in our Hope for the Home Conferences is, “How can I carve out some personal time with all my family responsibilities, work schedule and children’s …

We live in an age where people resist and even resent the idea of authority. A rugged individualism that says you cannot tell me what to do governs our thinking. Misguided moral relativism whispers …

Question: Husband – “How can I forgive my wife for breaking our marriage vows and having an affair?” Listen to another husband as he shares his journey of forgiveness. Jerry: …

I was walking Downtown one morning, leaving a meeting and headed into my office, when I met a man we can call James. He was wearing an old Army jacket, it had seen better days, but he stood tall. He …

Question: A husband asks, “How important are compliments in a marriage relationship?” Jerry: Sincere and deserved compliments are important in any relationship, especially marriage. …

Spring has come, maybe, which means that mowers, weedeaters, and blowers will add their voices to our daily soundtracks. When the days begin to grow longer many of us find ourselves drawn to the …

Mention the word “fast” today and the conversation might turn to the speed of light, the stride of a cheetah, or someone’s internet connection. Refusing to eat, however, is usually …

A recent sermon series through the Beatitudes struck a personal chord with me that I hope echoes throughout our congregation for months into the future. Speaking about life in the family of God, …

You know, we like to say in America that we believe in “liberty and justice for all.” It’s right there in the Pledge of Allegiance, something we all grew up saying in classrooms, …

Question: A wife and mother ask, “Why is it so hard for some people to apologize; especially a member of your family?” Jerry: The reluctance and unwillingness to offer an apology …

It was Feb. 2 when people from the city of Jackson came together for a prayer service for the city after a string of homicides in the previous month at City Hall. The following Friday, Poplar …

When I was 7 years old, my family briefly attended a small country church in rural Chester County. It was the kind of church you’d expect in the country—tiny sanctuary, wood-paneled …

Question: A young couple shared, “We often hear our parents talk about their ‘Wish I Hads.’ How can we avoid looking back over our marriage someday and saying the same thing?” …

“I am so ready for spring.” “Do you think school will be canceled this week?” “Maybe we will have one more chance to go sledding.” Reactions like …