One of the most respected Baptists of the twentieth century was a pastor by the name of Carlyle Marney, who, upon his retirement, developed a retreat center for ministers in western North Carolina, a place where clergy could escape the strain of ministry, refresh...

In the Protestant church we emphasize greatly the preaching of God’s Word – and rightly so.  But our Bible does not place utmost importance on preaching.  In fact the Bible does not place primary emphasis on worship, or tithing, or even prayer.  Our Bible’s most...

Almost a year ago today I was preparing for my second knee replacement surgery.  The night before surgery I had to follow a set protocol:  I had to wash my entire body with a high-powered anti-bacterial soap, using a freshly cleaned washrag and drying off with a...

Long before Macon, Georgia, was a constituent element of my personal map, the nearby thriving metropolis of Eatonton, Georgia, was an important part of our lives. Because Eatonton, Georgia, was where my college roommate and his parents resided. Between Christmas and...

Scientists tell us that December 21st is the longest night of the year. Every child knows better:  Christmas Eve is the longest night of the year.  I remember lying in bed as a child trying to will myself to sleep, peering outside the window to wonder which sparkling...