Ten years ago today. Emanuel.

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth—a powerful moment in our nation’s history when the promise of freedom reached every corner of America.

First Baptist sanctuary filling up this morning for the start of Vacation Bible School! It’s about the gospel, magnifying Jesus in the lives of hundreds of children.

I am deeply grieved for these families, I cannot imagine what they are experiencing…I am praying for the local pastors and churches as they minister in this heart-breaking tragedy.

David Dykes, long time pastor of Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, TX, was a truly great pastor and leader. He had plenty to keep him busy, yet he consistently invested his wisdom in other pastors including me. David was a model pastor who finished well, thank you, friend.

It is clear that we hate the exposure of sin and will deny, justify, and blame in order to escape responsibility. The Scripture is also clear that sin is the worst thing in the world—not exposure, not getting caught, and not the loss of all things.

God has blessed me in so many ways, I honestly can’t count all of the blessings. I find myself in wonder of God’s goodness every day. But today I’m giving extra thanks for this little girl, my two (almost 3) year old Grandaughter. She loved her first boat ride, what a joy!

I recommend reading this article. Gambling firms are targeting young men. Gambling and a smart phone is a life-destroying combination.

Had the beautiful experience of worship with Redeemer The Hague church this morning while visiting friends here in the Netherlands. 45 nationalities worshiping together in the fellowship of our great Savior!

This shift in attitudes shown below isn't because of increased intolerance, but of an increase in understanding, and trans activists themselves bear the greatest responsibility for the change. Five years ago, a lot of medical bodies (and trans activist organisations, lobby