What A Week It Was…
By: Aaron Adams What a week it was! Our team recently returned from a week-long mission trip to rebuild and repair homes damaged by a severe tornado in December 2021 in the areas of Princeton and Dawson Springs, in the Western Kentucky region. I’ve been on enough of these trips that I shouldn’t be surprised by what I see accomplished. Truthfully, I’m not surprised by [...]
Words to take heed
By Didi Bacon In May it was reported that Pastor Tim Keller died of pancreatic cancer. While Pastor Keller and I would disagree on a few things theologically, there are many things on which we would have no argument. The preacher of the church I grew up in used to say “reading is like eating fish; eat the meat and spit out the bones”. This [...]
The Blue Shirt People
By: Aaron Adams & Tim Pride For a lot of us, it might feel like a distant memory, but for the residents of Princeton and Dawson Springs, Kentucky, it feels like yesterday. In December 2021, a large tornado swept through much of the Western Kentucky region and devastated many homes and businesses. Some of those homes were significantly damaged, and others were destroyed. Years later, [...]
Pioneer Bible Translators
By: Chris VanHuss “So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls.” - Acts 2:41 (emphasis added) In the book of Acts, we read of an amazing event where those gathered heard Jesus’ disciples speaking the Good News in a multitude of tongues/languages. Many who were gathered on that day were amazed to hear [...]
In Every Season, God is Good
By: Lisa Davis The last couple of weeks have been challenging. As a church family, community, and our Mount Carmel Kids team, we've been heartbroken for 3 little lives taken too soon. However, friends, I need to share that our leaders in Mount Carmel Kids are absolutely amazing. We've shared hugs, tears, and prayer. Lots of prayer. Many of you know by now that we've [...]
So what are you reading?
By: Didi Bacon Well, we are halfway through 2023! This is a time that I like to do some review, reflection, and recalibration. Part of this process involves looking back at the books I have read. Here is a list of the books that I have found particularly helpful. Building a Story Brand - Clarify your message so customers will listen by Donald Miller. Green [...]