500,000 Visits!

In January of 2008, I decided to start a blog.  For years, I had used the church’s website to host my material, but I decided that having my own site would allow more flexibility.  So I purchased a domain name (PreachingHelp.org), and I began uploading biblical material. As of today, I am happy to announce …

Giving Up Lent for Lent

There’s good reason why many Christians know very little about the observance of the “Lenten Season.”  Simply stated, the Bible nowhere speaks of a “Lenten Season,” making this observance entirely an ordinance of man. But now here’s a question, “What’s so wrong with observing a man-made religious memorial if it is rooted in such biblical …

A Great Tech Idea For Churches

Those of you who know me, know that I love technology and its uses in ministry.  Well today’s post may be old news to some, but an amazing time saver for others. Every church leader recognizes the need to maintain good communication with the congregation.  That’s why we invest thousands of dollars and man hours …

Declarations of Love

Today, as I was exiting the High School parking lot after dropping off my son, I saw the sign to the left.  This sign was strategically located so that everyone leaving the High School parking lot would be looking directly at it.  It would be impossible to miss it. Well, I just had to take …

2012 Freed-Hardeman Lectureship

As many of you know, the annual FHU lectureship was conducted this past week.  I always enjoy the lectureship.  In addition to the lessons, it’s a great time to reconnect with old friends. FHU holds many memories for me; mostly good, but some bad.  I’ll share one of the “bad” ones with you.  In fact, …