Did you know there is a book in the Bible that does not mention the Lord’s name even once? Although God is never referred to in the book of Esther, it is a story that has God’s divine handprints all through it.

We have been washing clothes for centuries. The methods have changed but the desired result has not. Don’t you just love the feeling of having finished your last load?

Some of the most important work in soulwinning is done after a visitor comes for the first time. Just the fact that they came indicates that their heart is open.

In the business world many catch phrases and buzz words arise. Several years ago I started hearing about paradigms (pair-a-dimes). I’m a simple kind of guy, an Alabama boy at heart.

An old proverb states, “For want of a nail the shoe was lost, for want of a shoe the horse was lost, for want of a horse the rider was lost, for want of a rider the battle was lost, for want of the battle the kingdom was lost, and all for the want of a horseshoe nail.”

I have always loved the story of Moses and his family. I love how God used this family to protect their son and save a nation!

Sermon outline: This is an abbreviated outline with the complete sermon downloadable at the bottom of the post. Proverbs addresses the subject of a great mom in chapter thirty-one. Here are four examples of mothers who displayed great faith.

Baptist preachers have always known that beliefs matter. The challenge has been in convincing the congregations of the same. The pastor spends hours in study searching the Scriptures. He cross references verses.

One of the things I enjoy about ladies ministry is setting aside time to meet with the ladies of our church as a group and mentor them.

Many pastors asked me what planning and preparation were involved before I started Hermosillo Baptist Church, and I thank God for those questions. A vision without a strategic plan will be just another dream.