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Criswell: His Life and Times (B&H) by O.S. Hawkins When the name W.A. Criswell is read or heard, certain thoughts come to mind. Many likely remember him as a president of the Southern Baptist Convention, or the founder of... Continue Reading »
I can’t count the times he said to me, “I like you, Robinson, but I can certainly do without your religion” — “religion” meaning my commitment to Christ. He held a particular disdain for claims that the Bible is... Continue Reading »
Since Anderson University opened its doors in 1911, it has been described in several different ways: A four-year women’s college. South Carolina’s first junior college. A two-year coed college. A four-year university. But one thing it has never been... Continue Reading »
Less than one inch. That was the distance that separated former President Donald Trump from being struck in the temple by an assassin’s bullet on July 13 at a rally in Butler, Pa. Had the gunman hit his intended... Continue Reading »
My wife is mystified at my TV habits. She gets it that I’m glued to the Cincinnati Reds game nearly every night during summer, baseball highlights afterward, Georgia football in the fall, even occasional Seinfeld reruns. All that makes... Continue Reading »
These two days are vital, and those who lead local churches should respond accordingly It’s rare to find an evangelical Christian under 50 who has been a part of one denomination their entire church life. I was born into... Continue Reading »
Five further insights on tone — continued from the May edition of The Baptist Courier. 6. SOFTEN YOUR LANGUAGE. Avoid harsh, judgmental language or attitudes. Avoid emotive language. Intentionally use gracious, non-combative words. Remember Proverbs 15:1: “A soft answer... Continue Reading »
The Life of an Associate Pastor: How God Used My Vocational Training to Prepare Me for Ministering to His Church (Founders Press, 2024) by Rick Davidson This new book on local church ministry is a unique resource; there simply... Continue Reading »
The Prayer That Turns the World Upside Down: The Lord’s Prayer as a Manifesto for Revolution (Thomas Nelson) by R. Albert Mohler Jr. “Our Father, who art in heaven … .” The opening words of the Lord’s Prayer have... Continue Reading »
Pray and leave the results to God’s wisdom In 1990, country music mega-star Garth Brooks released a song that, like many of his records in those days, quickly ascended the charts to number one, a song that, wittingly or... Continue Reading »
Anyone who has been around me for more than one day probably knows this: I love baseball. My wife would say that’s an understatement. It’s been a lifelong flame that still burns bright but is also an agent God... Continue Reading »
If you are a regular reader of The Courier, you may have noticed a significant uptick in our social media presence. At risk of undermining everything you are about to read, I would encourage you to follow us on... Continue Reading »
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