The following article was written by Cary Schmidt, Associate Pastor at Lancaster Baptist Church in Lancaster, CA. The original article may be found HERE.

When Dana and I were engaged, there was one thing we dreaded—someday becoming one of those married couples that appear to barely tolerate each other. You know—those couples who never even [...]

The following article was written by Dr. Paul Chappell. We thought the article was exactly what Independent Baptist churches need to listen to and adopt. The original article can be read HERE.
Thoughts for Independent Baptists:

Over the past several years, there has been an increase of internet dialog and major network reporting on various [...]

by Cary Schmidt
Does your devotional walk every become routine? Mechanical? Do you ever find yourself going through the motions, but rushing and not really enjoying personal fellowship with the Lord?
Last night in Senior High Bible Study we studied how to conquer “impersonal Christianity”—a Christianity that knows about God but doesn’t really develop personal intimacy with [...]

by Cary Schmidt
Do you ever have the feeling that you’re so busy, major values and priorities in your life are slipping? This is a sinking feeling—and bailing water doesn’t help. Time to plug the holes in the boat!
Here’s a short list that might help you evaluate priorities and return to that which is most important [...]

by Paul Chappell
Last week, Terrie and I celebrated thirty years of marriage. It’s hard to believe that something that seemed too wonderful to be true on our wedding day is even better now! I praise God for a godly wife and for the ever-deepening relationship He has given us.
Every newly-married couple knows that marriage is [...]

by Cary Schmidt
Hello from left field again! Apparently a lot of you have brains that spend time in left field as well, because the post that I almost didn’t post turned out to be one that many of you responded to. Thank you for the comments, emails, messages and for those who referred the first [...]

by Cary Schmidt
This is a bit out of left field—but that’s where my brain has been spending a lot of time lately, so here goes.
Over the past few months, I’ve been making a short list of really bad habits—not like nail-biting or over-eating. These are more elusive bad habits—and a lot more dangerous. They are [...]

by Tim Cruse
• We love you more than life.
• We have many responsibilities we must attend to on a daily basis.
• We discipline you because we delight in you and want God’s best for your life.
• Our heart is strengthened by your attitude of submission and forgiveness.
• We are charged by God to keep you [...]

Hours are spent in prayer for the lost to be saved. Hours are spent door to door soulwinning throughout the week. Many times, years are spent cultivating a relationship at work to eventually have to opportunity to lead a coworker to Christ. Through these and many other avenues, people show up at [...]

by Terrie Chappell
I have always loved the story of Moses and his family. I love how God used this family to protect their son and save a nation! I am greatly encouraged by the fact that we serve the same God today—a God who still possesses the power and provides the wisdom we need to [...]