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I was first introduced to the concept of BHAG when reading Jim Collin’s book “Good to Great.” BHAG stands for “Big Hairy Audacious Goal(s).” Collins found that companies who move from good to great have clear and compelling, needing little explanation, people-get-it-right-away goals. Think of the NASA goal to reach the moon in the 1960s. I have come to realize that Jesus calls us in [...]

By: Rick Anderson As we all know, we find ourselves at a time when the entire world is overwhelmed with our current circumstances (i.e., pandemic, hurricanes, finances, etc.). Where do we look for answers? As Christ-followers, in times of trouble, we turn our eyes to the Lord. No matter what we face, God is still on the throne. As believers, we have the opportunity to [...]

Mount Carmel Family, This fall, Mount Carmel is conducting a seminar to help grow your faith and two opportunities to enhance your parenting skills. Collectively, we call them “Build Seminars”. These seminars will be presented by two of our staff members, Tim Peace and Lisa Davis, and one of Mount Carmel’s volunteers, Ronda Gaskill. These are great opportunities to grow, connect with others, and experience [...]

For the entire month of August, my family has been dealing with COVID. First, my son and daughter-in-law got it. Then my daughter, who lives at home with us. Then my wife. Then me. And, finally, my other son, who also lives at home. Praise God all are well and mended. We threw the kitchen sink at it, getting into the doctor, taking medicines, taking [...]

When people think about parables in the Bible, they often think about Jesus. There’s a good reason for the association of Jesus with biblical parables; he often taught those who came to listen to him with enigmatic short stories and analogies. But, we actually find parables in the Old Testament too. One of the most famous parables occurs in 2 Samuel 12, where the prophet [...]