Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled… Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.[...]

In week three of this study through the Beatitudes, we will focus on “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth” (Matthew 5:5), and “Blessed are the[...]

In last week’s Messenger I mentioned that I like to divide the Beatitudes into two lists of four each. The first four Beatitudes are the “Humiliating Beatitudes.” These are[...]

Last week I came across this quote from a pastor, Mike Erre, who claimed in a podcast denouncing the recent Matt Walsh film, Am I Racist?,  “You cannot follow[...]

Advised that the Alabama House Judiciary Committee was going to hold a hearing Wednesday, April 17, on HB 27, I prepared to speak in favor of this bill that[...]

Mark Twain popularized the quote that “[Richard] Wagner’s music is better than it sounds.” I’ve always liked Wagner’s music – its rich harmonies, powerful crescendos, and leitmotifs. But I’m[...]