Grandpa owned a “back-up” tractor. It was a little gray Massey-Furgeson, the forerunner to the popular Ford 9-N, I think. I don’t know why but it never had a starter the whole time I worked with my Grandfather. If it stalled in the field you would have to get another tractor, hook it up to […]
My Dad’s Spiritual Gift
There is a list of spiritual gifts given in Romans 12. Rom 12:3-8 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. […]
Tribute to My Dad: Kenneth F. Pierpont
A few years ago this article was published in the Baptist Bulletin. I include it here as a Father’s Day tribute to my dad, Kenneth F. Pierpont. You probably don’t know my Dad. He doesn’t have a radio program. He’s not a published author. He doesn’t oversee a large staff. He’s never been the keynote […]
Learning to Honor God’s Law
The second year he played baseball Kyle was offered a spot on the all-star team. He was sitting beside me when I got the call from the coach. He said, “Ken, I would like to have Kyle on the all-star team. I know you are religious and I just wanted you to know that if […]
The Secret of Real Success
In an orphanage in Mexico our group ministered to an assembly of 2000 boys. Our leader asked the boys if any of them knew the biblical secret to success. At first no one volunteered. Then he offered $20.00 for the right answer. A buzz of excitement went up from the boys. Many gave answers and […]