We all have reasons to rejoice. Too often we are given to expressing gripes instead of gladness! Are you a glass half-full or half-empty kind of person? Truth is, my cup is running over! Last week, I had the privilege of meeting with ten of our bi-vocational pastors. Others wanted to come but had scheduling conflicts. It was a great time of fellowship. They encouraged me, and I hope I did them. My desire was to communicate how much we value these men of God and the smaller

We are created for relationships—with God and with those made in His likeness. The Creator’s plain statement from the beginning—even in a perfect world—was, “It is not good that man should be alone,” (Gen. 2:18a). How much more do we sense that need for companionship in the sin-darkened, strife-producing world under the curse! I need you all! I hope you know that you need the other churches of Haywood Baptist life. Two enriching fellowship times are coming this weekend. On

“Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, Before the difficult days come, And the years draw near when you say, ‘I have no pleasure in them’…” ‭‭(Ecclesiastes‬ ‭12‬:‭1‬ ‭NKJV)‬‬ It is so important to start straight, if you would finish strong. When aiming an arrow, with steady hand and focused vision, one must launch it toward the target. Once the arrow leaves the bow, the course cannot be corrected. It will speed toward its target—hit or miss. The aim is the cruc