I have spent the past several days relaxing and hanging out with my wife. Much needed. Big fun. Way cool. A big shout-out to our Children Pastor, Lucious Johnson, Carol Sullivan, and our staff and volunteers who led our Vacation Bible School at Shiloh this week. Brothers, you should read Date Your Wife by Justin Buzzard. Here is a great hymn by John Newton on preparing for the ministry of the Word. We will sing this hymn soon at Shiloh! Sound advice about wading into politics in preaching. What does your church budget say about your congregation? Here are seven...

I am grateful to God for Pastor Bryan Carter and the entire staff of the Concord Church for the way they served pastors, preachers, and Christian workers this week. Mark your calendar! The 2013 E.K. Bailey Expository Preaching Conference is scheduled for July 8-11, 2013 in Dallas, TX. One of the highlights of my week was to meet and fellowship with Dr. Steven J. Lawson. Do yourself a favor. Buy Steve Lawson’s new book, "Preaching the Psalms." Thanks to H. Meyers for ministering the word of God to the saints of Shiloh this past Wednesday night. I am hearing good...