Journey to Bethlehem: December 16
When you first became a Christian, who told you your faith had the potential of stirring up trouble for you? Likely no one.
Journey to Bethlehem: December 15
The Scripture says Jesus HAD to go through Samaria — he had a divine appointment there. The trip resulted in blessings for the people of Sychar.
Journey to Bethlehem: December 14
For the past three years, I have had the honor to go on a journey with children as pastor at an annual summer camp for children the Missouri Baptist Children’s
Journey to Bethlehem: December 13
There is not a greater time of the year than Christmas. I’ve always felt this way and so has my wife. The Brown house has one basic rule about decorating: The
Journey to Bethlehem: December 12
The ways of God are often far beyond our capacity to understand. My wife and I served as missionaries in Japan from 1992 to 2007. For most of those years, we
Journey to Bethlehem: December 11
Our life is a journey full of both good and bad choices. Josh Hamilton, a young professional baseball player for the Texas Rangers who lost both parents in a traffic accident,
Journey to Bethlehem: December 10
As believers, we are all on an exciting journey with God. While God gives us the general call, he withholds the details.
Journey to Bethlehem: December 9
One of my all-time favorite movies is “October Sky,” based on the true story of Homer Hickam, a young man growing up in a West Virginia coal mining town in
Journey to Bethlehem: December 8
While typing this I was feeling stuck. Discussing it with my dad, he gave me the silly idea of a ninja cook-off. He made me laugh by saying things like:
Journey to Bethlehem: December 7
The journey to Bethlehem began with God’s promise to Abram that he would establish a covenant relationship with him that would make his family a blessing to all mankind (Genesis 12:1-5). Abram