by design | Jun 29, 2026 | Columnist, Pratt
By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor As America approaches the 250th anniversary of its independence, we stand at a remarkable moment in history. No nation has experienced the blessings, opportunities, freedoms and influence that the...
by design | Jun 22, 2026 | Columnist, Pratt
By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor History repeatedly demonstrates a truth our culture often forgets: strong societies are built by men who understand that leadership is not about privilege, but about responsibility. Over the last few weeks,...
by design | Jun 8, 2026 | Columnist, Pratt
By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor One of the most remarkable abilities God has given us is the ability to recognize a familiar voice. A mother can identify her child’s cry in a crowded room. A husband can pick out his wife’s voice from dozens...
by design | Jun 1, 2026 | Columnist, Pratt
By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor History has a way of remembering powerful people. Reality reminds us of one sobering truth: every earthly throne eventually becomes a graveyard. The names of Herod Antipas, Pontius Pilate and Caiaphas...
by design | May 26, 2026 | Columnist, Pratt
By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor Memorial Day is often marked by cookouts, flags, and what we consider the unofficial beginning of summer. Yet beneath the celebrations lies a sacred reminder: freedom has always carried a cost. I have...
by design | Apr 20, 2026 | Columnist, Pratt
By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor The children of Israel didn’t wander into their Red Sea moment by accident; they were led there by God Himself. Scripture is clear that after generations of bondage, they were finally walking in freedom,...
