Author Archives: Travis

About Travis

Christ follower. Husband of one woman. Father of three young men. Former 11B. Blessed to pastor the Bible Baptist Church of Mount Vernon, KY.

Worth a Listen

I’ve seen Brandon Tatum on Twitter, and watched his interview with Dave Rubin. He is the kind of fellow I like just from reading his bio line: a Texan from Fort Worth, a football player and police officer, and a man … Continue reading

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Just thinking…

These two articles are worth your time to read:https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/04/coronavirus-response-sweden-avoids-isolation-economic-ruin/ https://thefederalist.com/2020/04/03/why-severe-social-distancing-might-actually-result-in-more-coronavirus-deaths/ You’re looking for something to do anyway, right? Since you’re sheltering in place and all. 😜 Even if you’re an “essential” worker, I encourage you to take time to read … Continue reading

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The Good Wife

Proverbs 18:22, “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favor of the LORD.” The good wife, the one who indicates God’s favor on a man, is the wife who is virtuous and prudent (Proverbs 12:4 and 19:14 … Continue reading

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Daily Dose of Encouragement

Proverbs 16:20, “He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.” Smart management of an issue will lead to success. That is self-evident, but always consider the source. We are reading … Continue reading

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Daily Dose of Encourgement

Romans 8:37, “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.” Everyone loves a winner, including believers. Our problem is when we confuse what God means by conqueror with what the world means. Take … Continue reading

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Dose of Daily Encouragement

1 Peter 3:10-11, “For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and … Continue reading

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The BOOK

I do not know where the following originated, but it’s worth repeating. Even better, it’s worth following! The Bible contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of … Continue reading

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Daily Dose of Encouragement 

Psalm 125:1, “They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.” This truth may be summarized in one word: confidence! Do not confuse this confidence with some self-confidence, self-esteem pabulum … Continue reading

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Daily Dose of Encouragement 

1 Thessalonians 5:15, “See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.” What do we do when we are unappreciated, unwanted, unloved, and rejected by … Continue reading

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Sunday Morning with Spurgeon

Grace from Above “Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools.” Psalm 84:6 This teaches us that the comfort obtained by one may often prove helpful to another, just as the … Continue reading

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