“People who want to live a full life and enjoy good days must keep their tongues from saying evil things, and the lips from speaking deceitful things.” (1 Peter 3:10) When I was a child, my dad hired a housekeeper who would pay me to cuss her out. Can you believe it? It just tickled her to death to hear a child “cuss like a sailor”. Well, I continued to “cuss like a sailor” all the way to adulthood. Why it became such a natural part of my […]

“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14) Most of us know of him. He is often referred to as a Charles Dickens and Mark Twain all wrapped up in one package. He is a masterful writer who has capitalized on America’s fascination with the law. In fact, he’s written 40 novels that have sold over 300 million copies in 40 different languages. Many of you have already purchased his most recent book, The […]

“It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High.” (Psalms 92:1) My wife and I share a common love for Southern Gospel music. In fact, we loved it so much that we once worked with our church to bring Southern Gospel artists to Griffin years ago. Besides the cost of our devotions ministry, we also sponsored four Southern Gospel concerts a year. Over a four-year period of time, we hosted the Speer Family, The Martins, The Ruppes, Brian Free and Assurance, […]

“And so I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.” (Matthew 12:31) I don’t know about you, but I’ve been taught all of my life that the only unforgivable sin a Christian could commit was to blaspheme the Holy Spirit. But you know what? I now believe that verse was spoken to the unbeliever. If I’m right, then there is no unforgivable sin for the Christian. The only source by which my statement can be […]