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The Soap Opera

For one year now, members of First Baptist Church in Covington have been meeting on the last Saturday of the month at the Soap Opera Laundromat on Washington Street. They meet there with a simple purpose: to pray with people … Continue reading

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Newborn Revival

In 1827 and 1828 there was a huge revival that swept across Georgia. This revival was so great that church attendance in Georgia doubled between 1825 and 1830. Perhaps the most amazing story from this revival happened right here in … Continue reading

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The Strength of the Ox

One of the great truths of scriptures comes from Proverbs 14:4 which says, Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox. In other words, if you want to have … Continue reading

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Bless the Community

Over the next ten weeks the members of First Baptist Church are going to be out in the community serving our fellow citizens. This is all part of an annual effort at First Baptist called, Bless the Community: Ten Projects … Continue reading

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Dress Up, Dress Up for Jesus

If you come by the church office any given day of the week you are likely to find me in a suit with a tie on. This has often led to confusion from church members and others in the community … Continue reading

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Tebowing

Well 42.4 million Americans tuned in on Sunday to watch the Denver Broncos in a stunning 29-23 overtime win over the Pittsburg Steelers. That made Sunday’s game the highest rated NFL wildcard game since 1994, eighteen years ago. Why, you … Continue reading

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2012

I’m writing this from a park bench just off River Street in Savannah that overlooks the Savannah Harbor and Hutchison Island. It is a great little spot in this world and if you’ve never been down here I highly recommend … Continue reading

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T.O.T.E. Moment

Whenever I have to travel there is a defining moment I look forward to every time. I call it the “T.O.T.E.” moment, or the “Top of the Escalator.” If you have ever flown into Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport you know that … Continue reading

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Behold the Lamb

The first mention of Jesus Christ the redeemer in the scriptures and in all of human history comes just moments after man’s first sin. In Genesis chapter three after the horrible account of the conscious decision of Adam to trust … Continue reading

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The best thing…

I love gratitude, being grateful for all that you have been given. Gratitude, real gratitude is at the pinnacle of existence. I believe that to be grateful for something is one of the best feelings you can have in this … Continue reading

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