And It Came To Pass…

An older man once sat in on a class in a Bible College. That day the professor asked his students to share a verse that means a great deal to them. The students were eager to oblige. They offered many great verses, rich with theological implications. When the class finished, the professor asked the visiting …

My Friend, Wendell Agee

I was saddened to learn that my good friend, co-worker, and brother in Christ, Wendell Agee departed from this life last night to be with his Lord. I met Wendell and his wife June when we moved to Knoxville a little over five years ago. During these past five years, Wendell and I have been on  mission …

Another Night With The Frogs?

An amazing thing happened in Exodus 8. Pharaoh had all he could stand of the plague of frogs God had sent upon Egypt. So Pharaoh asked Moses to entreat his God to get rid of the frogs. Moses agreed to do so and asked Pharaoh when he wanted him to make intercession on his behalf. Unbelievably, Pharaoh …

Do All Dogs Really Go To Heaven?

Every year on October 4, a growing number of churches involve themselves in a “blessing of the animals” service. This “blessing of the animals” is rooted in the Roman Catholic Church as a part of observing “Saint Francis of Assisi Day.”  However, in more recent times, more and more protestant churches have picked up the …

What’s The Glory In That?

When I was in college, I was privileged to drive about 50 miles from campus to preach for a small country church in West Tennessee. This church was located just off a narrow, curvy, country road. When you arrived, you would just park your car in the grass anywhere around the building, for it had …