A SEASON PLANNED FROM THE BEGINNING
This past week our home was filled with all the familiar Thanksgiving sights and sounds. The kitchen carried those unmistakable aromas of sweet potato casserole, …
GOD’S HEART AND OUR CALL FOR THE WORLD
A simple reminder of why we send missionaries. Looking back, I can see that long before I understood my calling, God was nurturing a heart …
BRINGING THE WORD OF LIFE
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in preaching and teaching through the years, it’s this: stories matter. They shape us. They reach places in the …
ESTABLISHING YOUR MINISTERIAL HOUSING ALLOWANCE
Establishing Your Ministerial Housing Allowance Financial stewardship is part of faithful ministry. One of the most valuable tools available to ministers is the Housing Allowance, yet …
DARE TO DO GREAT THINGS!
Dare to Do Great Things! Last week I celebrated another birthday, and it stirred something within me. It wasn’t sentiment, but rather a sense of …
PREPARE NOW FOR 2026 MINISTRY BUDGETING
One of the ongoing responsibilities of ministry leadership is to plan wisely for the future. Financial preparation is not just a practical task, it is …
REMEMBERING MAMA
(Some personal thoughts one year later) One year ago today, my mom, Mary Lou Hill, stepped into heaven. I miss her every single day. She loved …
NEW SERMONS FOR YOUR PREACHING JOURNEY
It’s always a joy to share new preaching resources with you. Week after week I hear from pastors, leaders, and friends who are hungry for …
HARVESTS RARELY COME EASY
Harvests Rarely Come Easy Here in South Carolina, you can still see miles of white cotton fields stretching across the countryside each fall. Their white …
THE WEIGHT OF WALKING ON HIGHER GROUND
The Weight of Walking On Higher Ground “To whom much is given, much will be required.” —Luke 12:48 (NIV) Leadership often appears grand and even …