Hungry
A few weeks ago, I got into a conversation with a guy at the gas station. We started talking. He had a really friendly way about him. He seemed to...
Biblical Backbone
I ordered a couple of books by John Rice recently. I enjoy reading his works. I find that his writings are very challenging. As I was waiting for...
Failure is not Fatal (2022)
We all mess up in life at one time or another. And most of us want to be forgiven of those wrongs. Sin injures people, and it injures God. When...
Do Not Fear Men Who Are Going To Die
I received a neat email from Wade the other day and thought I would pass it along to you. He wrote: Last night (Monday night), after my nightly...
Total Abstinence
Adrian Rogers was never a preacher who avoided tough subjects. He hit them straight on and never backed down. He also happens to be one of my...
God’s Design for Society – Feedback
We thought that last Monday night’s newsletter titled “God’s Design for Society” would generate a lot of feedback, and it did! If you haven’t read...
Merry Christmas! (2021)
The greatest of all gifts that we can ever receive or ever give to others—this season or any season— is the Lord Jesus Christ. Remember to...
You Are Invited!
The gospel is always a gift, but when and how to wrap it up as a Christmas present for family members was something that had been on Matthew’s...
Finish Well
I had an interesting request the other day. A woman of the Lord was turning 80, and her son let me know that what she really wanted for her...
Contend for the Faith
Ever noticed how every witnessing encounter is different? They're different because every person is different. Truth never changes but circumstances...
Everyone Invited
A good friend of the ministry sent me this recently: Two years ago, I officiated over my son’s wedding. I passed out five gospel tracts and...
Catholic Myths – Part 2
In Monday’s newsletter, we discussed the book Catholic Myths by Charles Zonca and touched on two foundational pillars of Roman Catholicism:...
Catholic Myths – Part 1
A couple of the real joys in life are soul winning and reading. And one of the good things about them is combining the two. When you pick up a book...
Every Day is Mother’s Day
Moms and Dads, this one is for you! It's also for all of you moms-to-be, potential moms, and those of you who have become moms along the way in the...
The Fishermen’s Club (2021) – Part 2
Driving home the other day, a drug dealer came rushing out of the woods toward my car. Yes, I know. I live in a very interesting area!! Many times,...
The Fishermen’s Club (2021) – Part 1
Since I don’t wear a mask, I ran into a problem the other day. But whenever we have a problem, it’s the opportunity for the Lord to...
Everlasting Hope
Until the Nets are Full, P.S. What is your church doing about all of the lost souls in your surrounding area? What are you doing about all of the...
Do You?
How would you define a pandemic? Once you get it straight in your head, then look at the following numbers:...
Finish Strong (2020)
Finish 2020 strong for the Lord, and propel yourself into being ready for God to use you mightily in 2021! Until the Nets are Full, P.S. The...
Every Day is Mother’s Day!
Moms and Dads, this one is for you! It’s also for all of you moms-to-be, potential moms, and those of you who have become moms along the...
Finish Line
How bold are you? Bolder than most teenagers? Does that include teenagers who won’t back down from sharing eternal truth with the lost at...
Becoming Who You Need To Be
What if you were given the chance to speak to the Dartmouth freshmen who were the graduating class of '09? What would you say? Would you...
Here Today, Where Tomorrow
People are out and about on the streets this time of year. Some of them are on their way somewhere, others are hanging out, but most people...
Failure Is Not Fatal
We all mess up in life at one time or another. And most all of us want to be forgiven of those wrongs. Sin injures people, and it injures God. When...