I grew up in tobacco country. In fact, that noxious weed put me through college. My father and mother worked long years and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. My grandmother was a receptionist for more than 30 years at Whitaker Park, where cigarettes are manufactured and thousands of visitors come every year to see … Continue reading The things we do for love
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It is possible that one of the greatest untapped resources on the planet is the wealth of spiritual gifts that have been given to followers of Jesus Christ. Many believers simply do not know what has been given, why it has been given, and how to use the gift. Peter answers those questions succinctly in … Continue reading Know your spiritual gift
When Stakwell Yurenimo, a Samburu in northern Kenya, did well on his eighthgrade exams, the Kenyan government informed him that he had qualified to go to a high school that they would choose. They also chose his roommate, a young man named Paul, who was a member of the enemy tribe, the Turkana. Stakwell … Continue reading A man’s life can be changed with forgiveness
We drove down the dirt road for 10 minutes and stopped at the edge of the trees. Climbing out of the Land Cruiser, the 12 of us peered into the darkness, wondering how far into the woods we would go. A few of us had flashlights, and they swung with every stride, their nervous … Continue reading Jesus loves the Samburu of Kenya
Once as a teenager, I went on a double date with my cousin. Halfway through the date, I found out the girl I was with had an insanely jealous boyfriend named Marty. He was also big, she said. “And,” she added, “He has a nasty temper.” I figured that to be a deadly combination, so … Continue reading Whatever fills you, controls you
A supply preacher for a small-town Texas church came in early on Sundays, preached a sermon to the congregation and then left after lunch. One Sunday, he arrived earlier than usual, so he sat down at a local doughnut shop, opened his Bible and went over his sermon notes. A man sitting down at … Continue reading Church membership matters
J. Mark Fox 