God has given man many good things to steward and enjoy. Science is one of them.

In an edition of Bill Keane’s popular comic strip, “Family Circus,” young Billy sees many of the ads displayed during this time of year.

In Shakespeare’s play Othello, the antagonist Iago seeks to manipulate the main character by insinuating that his wife, Desdemona, is having an affair. Planting seeds of jealousy in Othello's mind, Iago says: “O beware, my lord, of jealousy; It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on.” (Act 3, Scene 3).

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025, contains provisions that will affect churches and church members starting in January.

I love the way Matthew describes the incarnation by recounting the genealogy of Jesus, by relating the angel’s annunciation to Joseph that he should wed Mary because she would give birth to the Messiah, and by detailing the visit of the wise men who “brought gifts” and fell down to worship the young child.

The Apostle Paul says in Romans 12:5, “For we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.” Paul compared the church to a human body, in which each part has a different but important role.

In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), the church faces a critical and timely question: Can machines disciple people? The answer, according to both Scripture and experience, is a resounding, "No!"

The United States Census Bureau released a report in 2020 that provided a striking reminder about who we are as a nation. In a report titled “America: A Nation of Small Towns,” they noted that about 76% of all incorporated places — nearly 19,500 of them — have fewer than 5,000 residents. Even more astonishing, almost 42% of incorporated places have populations under 500.

Nothing changes one’s attitude like saying ‘Thank you.’ Giving thanks is the quickest route out of discouragement, anger, fear, and so much more. 

In 2001, Sherron Watkins, a vice president at Enron, discovered financial wrongdoing in her company and wondered what to do. Other employees saw the warning signs and felt something was wrong, but they remained silent. Watkins, however, wrote a memo to the CEO exposing the fraud, knowing full well that doing so could cost her career, her reputation, and her safety.

God has programmed into every individual His moral code. It takes the form of conscience. And it is very wise to listen to it. But many people do not.

As Thanksgiving approaches most of us will have an opportunity to unplug, evaluate, and offer thanks to God for the numerous blessings in our lives without the typical interruptions which accompany …

In an era where coffee shops buzz with conversations, parks echo with laughter, and community centers pulse with everyday life, the future of discipleship isn't confined to stained-glass windows. Churches clinging to a "come to us" model risk fading into irrelevance, as Jesus's Great Commission in Matthew 28:18 calls every believer to "go and make disciples" amid the rhythms of the world.

Pastor Steve May had a college professor who shared about a gratitude exercise he often used. The professor said, “From the time you wake up, till you leave for work, there are at least one hundred things you can thank God for. When you wake up, you can thank God you slept on a bed, with a pillow for your head and a blanket to keep you warm."

The Beatles and the Rolling Stones weren’t the only British rock bands producing great tunes in the 1960s. The lesser-known Tremeloes came out with “Silence is Golden” in 1967, which climbed to the top of the UK Singles Chart (their only #1 hit) and #11 on the US Billboard Top 100.

The fourth verse of the song, "O Little Town of Bethlehem," says, “O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend on us, we pray; cast out our sin, and enter in, be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell; o come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel!” This prayer should be the desire of every Christian.

“Can Science Cure Death? It Sure Looks Like It," “Can Google Solve Death?” “With Brain Preservation, Nobody Has To Die.” These are just a few of the headlines that caught my attention recently while preparing for a message on the future resurrection of saints.

I have had the honor of rubbing elbows with men and women I consider to be great leaders. Whether it be in Christian ministry, nonprofit organizations, or business, these are leaders who lead with vision, energy, and impact. But I never looked at leadership the way I heard a seminary professor describe it recently. 

The Apostle Paul, like Jesus, was hated by Jewish leaders out of their envy and jealousy. So they had him arrested. Later, he appeared before Felix, Festus, and finally King Agrippa in Caesarea. Paul very eloquently preached Christ to the King and other officials.

“Do you really believe a fish swallowed Jonah?”  The question came after I preached a chapel service at a “Christian” college.

Once again, we are planning for our annual Christmas prayer tours at the Georgia State Capitol! This is a great opportunity for people to get a close-up look at the Christmas decorations at the State Capitol and participate in a series of prayer tours beginning Dec. 10.

​A cartoon showed a turkey and a fortune teller hovering over the crystal ball. The fortune teller said, “I see you surrounded by family... well, not your family!”

Ask people to name their number one Psalm and Psalm 23 will likely show up at the top of the list. And while I love those comforting words from David, Psalm 16 has long been at the top for me. That said, at this season of my life, Psalm 131 has worked its way into the co-favorite position.

If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, you are by definition a saint. And though I would never call or even think of myself as a saint, I acknowledge the truth of the Apostle Paul’s statement to the Roman believers.

When Jesus gave the Great Commission, the plural form of the verbs He used indicates that He called His Church to go together. Across Georgia, pastors and congregations are rediscovering that missions thrive when churches partner shoulder to shoulder, crossing cultural and linguistic barriers to make disciples among the nations.