by Phil Taylor | Mar 8, 2023 | Blog
The Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home Chattanooga campus Commissary is in need of having their shelves restocked. They currently need: Breakfast items: cereal granola protein bars etc. Condiments: mayonnaise mustard ranch dressing Canned pasta: ravioli...
by Phil Taylor | Jan 16, 2023 | Blog
Originally published in the Baptist and Reflector I do not believe that Jesus expects us to sacrifice our families, sanity or health on the altar of ministry. Too many ministers unfortunately work themselves in that direction, but that’s counter to what Jesus...
by Phil Taylor | Jan 6, 2023 | Blog
Free Tax Assistance for area residents by our VITA staff! Appointments are now being taken for Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings between January 26 and February 25. (More appointments will be available in early February or March!) Call 423-476-5493 for an...
by Phil Taylor | Nov 22, 2022 | Blog
The first words of prayer ought to be words of thanksgiving and praise. This is the place true prayer begins. While we often use the words interchangeably, this is probably a distinction to be drawn between praise and thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is expressing gratitude...
by Phil Taylor | Nov 4, 2022 | Blog
World champion marathon runner Robert de Castella said, “Running well is a matter of having the patience to persevere when you are tired and not expecting instant results. The only secret is that it is consistent, often monotonous, boring, hard work. And it is...
