The citizen of the kingdom of heaven hears the commands of God as embedded in the biblical gospel narrative.

Join Ronnie Martin every Friday for The Preachers Corner, where he offers some words of comfort and stories of hope to help preachers enter the weekend encouraged by the gentle and lowly heart of Jesus.

On this Mother’s Day, my hope is that these words can be used by God to “lift the countenance” of my sisters in the Lord who find themselves in various stations and situations of life.

When I look down at my hymnal and see the name of a woman as the author of the hymn being sung, it is a comforting reminder to me that women are welcomed to use their artistic, poetic, and musical giftings in service to the Lord within Southern Baptist churches.

Grace is indeed amazing. But it is the furthest thing from comfortable.

We must remember that stewarding time wisely isn’t just a matter of time management or life hacks; it is a kingdom priority.

The first words that your resurrected ears will hear are Jesus saying to you something like, arise–come out of that grave!

Why exactly would preachers tempt getting exposed as frauds — or even fired — for undertaking this practice of plagiarism?

This week’s links include resources on aging, exile, giving, and love.

Join Ronnie Martin every Friday for The Preachers Corner, where he offers some words of comfort and stories of hope to help preachers enter the weekend encouraged by the gentle and lowly heart of Jesus.