Not All Conspiracies Are Theory
Not all conspiracies are theory.
General George Washington was not only the commander of the Continental troops—he was the embodiment of the hope and dream of independence and the liberty that came with it. Along with that role, however, came mortal danger.
A Wonderful Friends and Family Sunday
Yesterday at Immanuel Baptist Church was one of those days you just do not forget. I am still thinking about everything the Lord did on Friends and Family Sunday…
An Update from One of Our Ministries
Today’s Daily Report is the latest newsletter with updates from The Amanda Ranch. This unique ministry in New Mexico was named after my infant daughter, Amanda, who, after many months of health struggles, went to Heaven in 2001…
A More Excellent Way
It has been said of me that I will run out of time before I run out of ideas. Likewise, it has been said that I have always been able to find inspiration and creativity to pursue an idea…
Men Grow Bored While Shopping
A study conducted by an organization in the United Kingdom confirms what men and women everywhere already knew to be true. The conclusion of this study, which examined whether men get bored while shopping, may not have surprised most. However, the speed…
McConnell Finally Retires from the Senate
When Senator Mitch McConnell first announced that he would not be running for reelection, I must admit that my reaction was one of relief and borderline excitement. I admittedly have strong feelings about the senator from Kentucky. In spite of the fact that he and I have the same political party registration, I do not believe we hold all of the same convictions and values. Not everyone shares my opinion, but I am quite happy that we soon will no longer have to deal with him in Congress…
Woman Worships Shrek Statue, Thinking It’s Buddha
In a special April Fool’s Day edition of the Daily Report, we are reminded to be careful not to confuse one’s god with a fictional animated ogre. A woman in the Philippines did just that when she bought a green statue at a local store, thinking it was a statue of Buddha…
Missions Emphasis and Full House Sunday a Success
Yesterday was a highlight of the year for the Immanuel Baptist Church. While we have enjoyed great days in 2025, our Missions Emphasis Sunday—also called Full House Sunday—was an exciting and spiritually successful Sunday…
“Because Of” or “In Spite Of”
For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: – II Timothy 4:6-7
Paul wrote in his final letter…I have finished my course,…These are remarkable words of which we often do not appreciate the full significance…
Pause
I am writing this week’s newsletter from an undisclosed location. It is not as mysterious as it sounds; I am just spending a week away with my wife and two younger daughters. This week is spring break for our schools, so we are taking advantage of it with a little time away as a family. As I write this, I am sitting alone in a hotel lobby early in the morning…