When Faith and Fear Collide

When Faith and Fear Collide By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor Fear can be an icy grip that often paralyzes people in their tracks. We’ve all seen or known someone who missed an incredible opportunity because they froze in fear. For example, a...

Live a Life. Leave a Legacy.

Live a Life. Leave a Legacy. By Justin Pratt,  Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor I, like many others, have been profoundly affected and deeply shaken by the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk. He was a man who used his platform to express his beliefs and his...

Your Case is in Good Hands

Your Case is in Good Hands By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor As humans living on the planet we call Earth, we are fully aware that there are diverse beliefs, convictions and worldviews. If we are not careful, it’s easy to slip into two...

The Tragic Truth on Passive Parenting

The Tragic Truth on Passive Parenting By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor There is a haunting tragedy that echoes through history: it is possible to win in the world and lose at home. A pastor friend recently shared with me the story of a...

Wisdom from a Wounded Tongue

Wisdom from a Wounded Tongue By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor “Once you burn your tongue on hot miso soup, you blow even on the cold sushi.” These words are from Hiroo Onoda, Japan’s most famous World War II holdout. These words are more...