Biblical or Christlike?

This week, I’d like us to reflect on our purpose as followers of Jesus. Is our goal to be “biblical” or to be “Christlike”? Which posture is more likely to influence others for the kingdom? Which is more consistent with what Jesus taught his disciples?   My...

Mental Health of Ministers

In the August issue of The Baptist Paper, BGAV Edition, the theme on the cover is titled, “Avoiding Burnout.” It refers to an article on the mental health of ministers written by Lindsey Williams. Mental health is an important topic in our time. Mental health...

Church Shopping

Recently, Melanie and I went to a new restaurant for the first time. We had received a gift card and were excited to enjoy a date night there! Rather than going “cold turkey,” we checked them out online and found their website to be very helpful. We learned about...

Reflections on the Gift of Boredom

Do you remember ever getting bored when you were a child?  Perhaps it was a rainy day during summer break.  A long car ride to visit grandparents.  That space on Saturday morning after the cartoons ended, with nothing else to watch on TV (when we had...

Testimony from Jean Gibson

This week’s article is a testimony from Jean Gibson. I am happy to share my testimony, though there’s nothing unusual about it from any Christian.   I was born in Goochland County on January 4, 1930. I lived between Oilville and Short Pump until...