“Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 When the Bible addresses generosity, it starts with what we have in our hearts, not what we have in the bank. In fact,[...]
“’Yet even now,’ declares the Lord, ‘Return to Me with all your heart, and with fasting, weeping and mourning; and rend your heart and not your garments.’ Now return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in lovingkindness and relenting of evil.”[...]
Some days, reading what’s on social media can be very disheartening. But social media has also become a virtual mission field where we can share the good news of Jesus and encourage other believers. That's why the BKM team works to produce clear and concise Bible-based content that's easy to share. I hope you'll[...]
“Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Some version of this statement is attributed to Edmund Burke (1729-1797), George Santayana (1863-1952), and Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965). I think this statement is so often repeated because it’s based in truth; and it still resonates. Those words[...]
The calendar year has a natural rhythm and flow. Some months are busy with activity, while others offer a bit of a respite. Both are necessary. I find this to be true in both my personal life and my ministry. God builds responsibility and rest into our lives. The problem[...]
Our desire at BKM is to use every means possible to reach the lost with the Gospel and to encourage believers in their faith. That’s why we’ve worked to increase our social media presence with solid content and to build a strong multi-media ministry. Still, our staff is working on[...]
Lately I’ve been struck by the number of hyphenated-Christians emerging in the American Church. We hear the various religious views of Baptist or Presbyterian-Christians, Republican or Democrat-Christians, White or African-American Christians, and Male or Female-Christians. The most recent is LBTG-Christians. What? I guess that makes me a white-male-heterosexual-Southern Baptist-Christian.[...]
America is going through a culture shift. Victims of traumatic events, such as physical and sexual abuse, have begun to speak out in mass. Many harmful acts that have been hidden for years are finally being investigated and even prosecuted as criminal. Shining light on darkness is always a[...]
Last weekend, Stacey and I had the privilege of leading a marriage conference at First Baptist Villa Rica, Georgia. We could tell that Pastor Kevin Williams and his staff had prepared and prayed for the weekend. Not only did they have over 300 in attendance, but four people prayed to[...]