As 2018 comes to a close, I wanted to share with you a list of the top posts written on the blog in 2018.

#1. What We Know for Sure

The courtroom drama and the national firestorm that was the Supreme Court hearing of appointed Judge Brett Kavanaugh and accuser Dr. Christine Blasey Ford taught me something on lying and how we turn a blind eye to those we support.  Someone was lying.   Regardless of who is lying, someone has ruined another’s life, and we can’t even listen to the situation without making assumptions based on our biases.

#2. The Black Eye of the Southern Baptist Convention

The Southern Baptist Convention had a rough year with why some of its leaders made the headlines.  God will allow a black eye on His people because He won’t accept a black eye on Himself.

#3. 66 Themes [Memory Verses from Every Book in the Bible]

One Scripture memory collection that I encourage you to consider is to memorize a theme verse from every book in the Bible.

#4. 14 Questions You Shouldn’t Ask Adoptive Families

Don’t be afraid to make conversation with a conspicuous adoptive family, just think about what you say.  Especially be sensitive if that child or any of his or her siblings are around.

#5. Who Are the Pharisees in the Southern Baptist Convention?

Who are the Pharisees in the Southern Baptist Convention?  Am I one of them?  If Jesus entered my world today, would He classify me as a religiously blinded know-it-all or a gratefully forgiven dependent for-it-all?  

#6. 7 Christian Female Singers You Might Not Know [But You Should]

Here are a list and some clips of some female singers you need to have on your radar.

#7. 13 Ways to Exasperate Your Children

Provoking a child exasperates them.  The constant barrage from their parents will break their spirits.  Here are 13 ways you can exasperate your children if you are not careful.

#8. “I Married the Wrong Person”

Whether it is unrealistic or unclear expectations, realize that you are setting your spouse up for failure.  Remove the idea that you got the wrong person.

#9. How to Tell If You’ve Joined an Imposter Church

I am concerned that people no longer have time for a real church because they have given themselves entirely to an imposter church.

#10. The Difference a Study Bible Can Make in Prison

We were able to give a study Bible to a man in prison.  His letter back challenged my perspective on the gift of God’s Word.

Bonus: Most Read in 2018

Some of the older posts are still leading the pack in trending articles.  Here are the top read posts of 2018 regardless of what year they were written.

1. The Chain of Events Leading to Billy Graham’s Conversion
2. Husbands, God Won’t Answer Your Prayers
3. How Long Does It Take to Read Each Book of the Bible?
4. What We Know for Sure
5. Sunday Best (Does God Care What I Wear to Church?)
6. The Black Eye of the Southern Baptist Convention
7. 66 Themes [Memory Verse from Every Book of the Bible]
8. Praying for Your Worship Team
9. What’s Your Family’s Motto?
10. My Problem with David Platt’s Radical

Bonus: Most Read All-Time

1. Church Bulletin Bloopers
2. The Problem with Stay-At-Home Moms
3. Date Night with Mom
4. The Edgefield Earthquake and the End of Times
5. The Chain of Events Leading to Billy Graham’s Conversion
6. Husbands, God Won’t Answer Your Prayers
7. Sunday Best (Does God Care What I Wear to Church?)
8. Death to the Church Green Room
9. Date Night #2 with Mom
10. I Love My Your Church