Alton Beal 3/31/25 Alton Beal 3/31/25

Lost and Found

During some recent travels, I lost something that was very dear to me – a pocketknife that my dad bought me when I was a kid. I will never forget the day I got that Buck Cadet. My dad made a trip to W.B. Sharpe’s Hardware store to pick up a few things. I loved going to W.B.’s store. He had a little bit of everything, and only he knew where it all was.

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HOW TO HELP YOUNG PREACHERS

It is imperative that older preachers help younger preachers . . .

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When a Ministry Leader Falls

I will never forget the day that I learned about the moral failure of a preacher that I highly respected. This man was a very effective communicator, and his sermons helped me spiritually. I even had the opportunity to spend time with him personally and always felt encouraged. After learning of his years of concealing sin, I was so confused. When a ministry leader falls, it has the potential to cause great confusion and damage.

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Is There a Shortage of Christian School Teachers?

Sadly, I believe there is a rising shortage of Christian school teachers. Pastor and school administrators are contacting me about the need for teachers more than ever before. They are looking for men and women who have been called to serve in Christian education, and they are getting harder to find. Why is that?