In Exodus 3, verses 1 -6, God speaks to Moses from a bush that burned but did not burn up! Moses is one of the most remarkable characters in the Bible. His life can be divided into periods of forty years each. The first forty years were characterized by favor; the second by failure and the third by fulfillment. Like us, Moses made mistakes and missed the mark more than once but, when we look at the broad expanse of his life, his failure was book-ended by favor and fulfillment. In other words, his failures were not final nor are ours.

In Exodus, Chapter 39, four centuries before God leads Moses and the children of Israel out of Egyptian bondage, God manifested His presence in the life of a young Hebrew boy named Joseph who was sold into slavery, estranged from his family and had “to sing the Lord’s song in a strange land”. While Joseph’s geographical placement was not of his own choosing, God was with him. God's presence in the life of Joseph, can encourage us as we face our challenges in life.

Though they have different last names - Tyus, Middleton, Reed, Simmons, Jarrett, Turner, Vasquez, Foster, Holloway, and Stewart, they are one family. Scattered in communities across this nation, this family has gathered every Saturday since October 2012 for a prayer teleconference—a true testament to the power of shared faith. For twelve years, Dr. T. D. Stubblefield has uplifted them each January with an inspiring message to launch the New Year. Pastor Stubblefield’s challenge for 2026 is simple: when you pray, “expect to be moved.” As an added blessing, experience him leading the cherished hymn “Lead Me, Guide Me.” Let the stirring words of this beloved song move you as you embrace the power of prayer and faith in the year ahead.

The dictionary defines “blast” as a “gust of wind” or “strong rush of air.” Other definitions include “an explosion” or a “launch or takeoff with explosive force.” A blast is something that shakes and rattles us and those around us. Spiritually, this is the focus and the force of Psalm 150. When we worship on blast, sometimes our worship is like the stroke of a gentle breeze or the trickle of a quiet stream. At other times, worship is like a tumultuous storm or raging tsunami. What matters most is that our worship is in spirit and in truth. It has vitality, variety and validation. Listen to this message and learn more!

From both the Old and New Testaments, we find affirmation that the church is called to be a community of worship. This calling extends to every person who is born again. Yet there are moments when it feels as though our worship has been muted and our voices lose their joyful sound. In Part 2 of the series “Wired for Worship,” based on Psalm 96, stanzas 1- 2, Dr. T. D. Stubblefield explores the boundaries and inner workings of our worship, as well as how the act of telling and the element of timing work together.

The National Football League playoffs are in full swing this Divisional Weekend. NFL Films, known for wiring energetic players for sound, captures their lively commentary for later broadcast on major sports recap channels. In Psalm 100, God’s people are charged with "making a joyful noise”. In the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 2, when the people in Capernaum heard that Jesus was in town, the Bible says, “It was noised that He was in the house”. Every local church and every believer is wired for sound, for worship! This two-part series, based on Psalm 96:1-2, explains why.

During the 2025 New Year’s Eve Worship Celebration at the First Baptist Church of Chesterfield, Missouri, Dr. T. D. Stubblefield, the first Pastor Emeritus in the church’s storied history, delivered an uplifting message to attendees from four area churches. Drawing on 1 Peter 1:5, he emphasized that believers are protected, regardless of what 2026 may hold. We are KEPT because of our priceless pedigree, powerful protection and promising prize!

Lot's actions in Genesis, Chapter 19 is not only a warning to us of the dangers of dwelling on the past but a primer on what we must do in order to move forward and fulfill the purposes of God for our lives.