Author Archives: russellmckinney

Why Are Some Lives Spared While Others Aren’t?

Posted on August 11, 2025 by russellmckinney

The name R.G. Lee is on the short list of the most famous preachers America ever produced. Most notably among his various pastorates, he served as the pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, for over thirty years. While … Continue reading →

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The Problem with Trying to Please Everybody

Posted on August 8, 2025 by russellmckinney

Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away. (Genesis 5:24, N.I.V.) By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death. “He could not be found, because God … Continue reading →

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It’s Just Grass

Posted on August 6, 2025 by russellmckinney

Howard Buchanan went to be with the Lord several years ago. Tonya and I had once had the pleasure of knowing him as our neighbor for approximately ten years. Howard was a Baptist preacher and a very good man. He … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Church

Posted on August 4, 2025 by russellmckinney

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. … Continue reading →

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Go Get Your Ark

Posted on August 1, 2025 by russellmckinney

So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting and with the sound of the trumpet. (2 Samuel 6:15, N.K.J.V.) David had a God-approved plan to make the city of Jerusalem not … Continue reading →

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Christian Principles for the Workplace

Posted on July 30, 2025 by russellmckinney

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. Whatever you do, work at it with … Continue reading →

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Building With the Right Materials

Posted on July 28, 2025 by russellmckinney

For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each one’s work will become clear; for the Day … Continue reading →

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In-Laws & Outlaws

Posted on July 25, 2025 by russellmckinney

And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read that he who made them at the beginning, made them male and female; And he said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave … Continue reading →

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Salvation & Works

Posted on July 23, 2025 by russellmckinney

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which … Continue reading →

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Contentment

Posted on July 21, 2025 by russellmckinney

Now godliness with contentment is great gain. (1 Timothy 6:6, N.K.J.V.) How content are you right now? You might as well tell the truth. After all, God knows the correct answer, anyway. Are you content with your spouse? Are you … Continue reading →

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