One Body, Two Races

In the 1st century, there was a seemingly insurmountable rift between two peoples…Jews and Gentiles. Yet, it was God’s plan to bring them together in the church (Ephesians 2:16). But how could such an improbable plan be accomplished? Would the Jews have to surrender their identity and become like the Gentiles? Would the Gentiles have …

If I Had It To Do Over

While many men have preached much longer than I have, the following advice that I would like to share is not without any merit. I do have some experience, having preached full-time for the past 34 years. If I had the ability to go back in time, the “older me” would have quite a bit …

True or False?

“Once saved, always saved” is not a guarantee, but it is a possibility. As you ponder that statement, allow me to make a case to defend its truthfulness. Most of us are familiar with the errant systematic theology of John Calvin represented by the acrostic “TULIP.” In this acrostic, the letter, “P” represents the doctrine …

A Note From My Grandmother

A couple years ago, my sister found an entry in a journal that belonged to our grandmother, Garnet Higginbotham. The entry was from the day her daughter, our aunt passed away after a very long struggle with illness. Here is what she wrote: “Joreen passed away 6 A.M. She is no longer suffering. I am …