by Jay Fletcher | Oct 13, 2017 | Blog, Jackson
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. One of the topics of conversation that I get regularly these days is formed in the following question, “What...
by Jay Fletcher | Sep 14, 2017 | Blog, Jackson
Let’s just say that is not a question that I think about a lot. I was raised in a family that studied the Bible. I went to seminary and learned how to study the Bible with greater accuracy so that I was better prepared to lead in the church setting. I have led Bible...
by Rob Genin | Aug 31, 2017 | Birmingham, Blog
Perhaps you can relate: as a student, I dreaded the frequent question: What do you want to do with your life? For a long time I really did not know. I was decent, but not exceptional at sports. I liked writing, but was not sure I wanted to major in English. I was...
by Phil Reddick | Aug 24, 2017 | Blog, General
I believe many of you know that a week ago we lost our Board Chairman and one of my very best friends Ronnie Norris. Ronnie has been serving as the Board Chairman of YBL for almost 20 years. He was more than a friend, he was family. He traveled with us around the...
by Jay Fletcher | Aug 17, 2017 | Blog, Jackson
Ephesians 5:1-2 – “Therefore BE imitators of God, as beloved children; and WALK in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.” I had so many heros when I was a kid. From the obvious sports...