The name Abe Anglin probably means nothing to you, but from the fourth grade on I knew he just had to be my sixth-grade teacher. He wasn’t much over 6 feet tall, but to me he was a peculiar, …

Question: A question we often hear in our Hope for the Home Conferences is, “How can I carve out some personal time with all my family responsibilities, work schedule and children’s …

We live in an age where people resist and even resent the idea of authority. A rugged individualism that says you cannot tell me what to do governs our thinking. Misguided moral relativism whispers …

Question: Husband – “How can I forgive my wife for breaking our marriage vows and having an affair?” Listen to another husband as he shares his journey of forgiveness. Jerry: …

I was walking Downtown one morning, leaving a meeting and headed into my office, when I met a man we can call James. He was wearing an old Army jacket, it had seen better days, but he stood tall. He …

Question: A husband asks, “How important are compliments in a marriage relationship?” Jerry: Sincere and deserved compliments are important in any relationship, especially marriage. …

Spring has come, maybe, which means that mowers, weedeaters, and blowers will add their voices to our daily soundtracks. When the days begin to grow longer many of us find ourselves drawn to the …

Mention the word “fast” today and the conversation might turn to the speed of light, the stride of a cheetah, or someone’s internet connection. Refusing to eat, however, is usually …

A recent sermon series through the Beatitudes struck a personal chord with me that I hope echoes throughout our congregation for months into the future. Speaking about life in the family of God, …

You know, we like to say in America that we believe in “liberty and justice for all.” It’s right there in the Pledge of Allegiance, something we all grew up saying in classrooms, …

Question: A wife and mother ask, “Why is it so hard for some people to apologize; especially a member of your family?” Jerry: The reluctance and unwillingness to offer an apology …

It was Feb. 2 when people from the city of Jackson came together for a prayer service for the city after a string of homicides in the previous month at City Hall. The following Friday, Poplar …

When I was 7 years old, my family briefly attended a small country church in rural Chester County. It was the kind of church you’d expect in the country—tiny sanctuary, wood-paneled …

Question: A young couple shared, “We often hear our parents talk about their ‘Wish I Hads.’ How can we avoid looking back over our marriage someday and saying the same thing?” …

“I am so ready for spring.” “Do you think school will be canceled this week?” “Maybe we will have one more chance to go sledding.” Reactions like …

For as long as I can remember, I would always trade the pigskin for a round ball without hesitation. Maybe it’s my Kentucky roots. Perhaps it stems from growing up during the Michael Jordan …

Question: A wife asks, “What does the Bible have to say about wives submitting to their husbands? I recently heard a sermon on the topic of submission. The preacher said that wives should …

Question: A wife and mother ask, “How important is it for a family to attend church together? My daughter and I go to one church and my husband and son go to another.” Jerry: The …

Since moving to Tennessee from Dallas, Texas, I always chuckle a bit when folks around Jackson complain about traffic problems. Admittedly, there are seasons when traffic is slower than usual around …

Jesus’ continual use of metaphors throughout the gospel powerfully anchored truth to our hearts in a way that cold prose seldom do. His principled images left lasting impressions that still …