Transform Worry
Sometimes as Christians we look around our cities, states, and the nation at large, and become very concerned about the things we see happening in the good old USA. And these concerns often increase and we cross over into worry and anxiety. That’s never good. The Lord Jesus teaches us that worry is wrong. So, […]
REvive Ministries Featured Minister: Pastor Matt Hinkle
I’ve known Pastor Hinkle for over twenty years. He is a good pastor, and a great friend. He loves his wife and three children. They live in Ohio where he pastors Faith Baptist Church. He has ministered there since 2004. Pastor Hinkle attended Tennessee Temple University with me back in 2000-2004. He pastored Wayside Baptist […]
Salvation and Identity
We do not often associate our salvation and our identity. But, a person’s standing before God is the most important part for their identity. In fact, it is the only part of a person’s identity that is completely durable. Other things about you may change over the years, or change when your time on this […]
Lift the Flag, Lift a Friend
Christians have a special opportunity today. If we believe what we claim to then we have access to the Holy Spirit, Who is called the Comforter by Jesus. This would mean that we have a relationship with the most Encouraging Person there is! This is a very important, special, and unique opportunity. We can pull […]
Website Updates
We are working through some website updates. Please pay that the Lord will use the REvive Ministries webpage.
It’s Always a Trick
This week my wife and I had the opportunity to take a much needed anniversary vacation trip. We have had the joy of enjoying many of the wonderful and delightful pleasures that the Lord has given to His humans. The great outdoors, good food, rest, and relaxation. As I reflected upon the fun we have […]
75th Anniversary Homecoming
Today I had the wonderful delight to preach at the church I pastored for 14 years in Graysville, TN. It was such a great day, and I loved getting to see all of the folks again! I have a link below to the video. The quality is a bit rough, but I wanted to post […]
The Sacred Desk
This morning I have the joy to, with the Lord’s blessing, go up to Wayside Baptist where I pastored for many years. The Pastor, Bro John Dalton, has invited me up to speak in one of the services for Homecoming. I am truly excited. As I have been preparing for this, my mind has asked […]
Represent Him Well
The other day my wife had a minor operation done. We went to the new Erlanger East hospital to have it done. Her doctor, a Christian woman, did a great job. We were in and out in a matter of a few hours. Afterward my wife had no post-surgery eating restrictions. So, we immediately turned […]
Heaven and Hell
I know of only one bad thing about heaven: Some people won’t be there. I know of only one good thing about hell: Some people won’t be there.