Life East of Eden

  By Justin Pratt,  Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor The first family in human history did not live long outside the Garden before sin found its way from the human heart into human hands. Genesis 4 introduces us to Cain and Abel, the sons of Adam and...

The Oldest Lie in the Book

By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor Typically, when I write these articles, I try not to make them feel overly theological. I want them to be practical, relatable and applicable to everyday life. But this one may hit a little differently....

Stop Counting Your Critics

By Justin Pratt,  Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor If I could offer just one piece of leadership advice to anyone trying to make a difference in their family, workplace, church, or community, it would be this: Stop counting your critics. Weigh them. What a...

Do You Know the Psalm and The Shepherd?

By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor One of my favorite stories has been told for generations. A renowned professional orator was once invited to perform before a distinguished audience. His voice was powerful, his articulation flawless, and his...

Anxiety is Deeply Personal

By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor Over the years, I have discovered professionally and personally that anxiety has a way of becoming intensely personal. No one else really feels exactly what you feel. They may know the facts of your...

The Inevitability of Change

By Justin Pratt,  Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor Things change. It’s just life, and if you haven’t figured this out, you soon will. Relationships change. Jobs change. Health changes. Children grow up. Parents grow older. Friendships evolve. Dreams shift....