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“But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.” – 2 Corinthians 10:17Everyone likes a pat on the back. Compliments feel good. I naturally take pride in something I…

The wise men brought precious gifts (gold frankincense and myrrh) to Jesus much like the queen of Sheba brought spices, very much gold, and precious stones to Solomon (1 Kings…

In September of 1966, Alvin Spurgin, a Deaf man in a small church in Flat Rock, Alabama, signed the song, “More About Jesus Would I Know.” His pastor, Ted Camp,…

After the news of Deaf Evangelist Ronnie Rice’s graduation to Heaven, social media was filled with tributes to this unique man. People posted, “Ronnie Rice preached in my church,” “Ronnie…

Sometimes pastors feel awkward around the deaf ministry. Questions arise like: What are the Deaf people saying? What is the interpreter saying? Is the sermon being interpreted accurately? Are the…

“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and…

Aware means to have knowledge, to be informed or to be alert. Children must be trained to be aware of what is around them. This situational awareness is important, but…

“Do you have time for a deaf* man?” a church member asked me after I preached about reaching every person with the Gospel. I smiled and became excited. My first…

When I was young, every summer our family vacationed for one week “back home” on the farm where my Dad grew up. I remember noon meals where the kitchen table…

In 1976, the USA celebrated the Bicentennial, Apple Computer Company and Microsoft were incorporated, NASA’s Viking 1 Lander spacecraft arrived safely on Mars, and I began to learn sign language.…