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Erich Bridges

Guest Viewpoint: The Next Great Generation?

Remember the “Greatest Generation” that won World War II and turned America into a global powerhouse? Well, their spoiled grandchildren are the “Lousiest Generation,” says Johnny Oleksinski, a 26-year-old New York Post reporter. “Like a member of Alcoholics Anonymous,... Continue Reading »

Guest Viewpoint: Weeping with Those who Weep

Although I live only 10 miles from downtown Dallas, I’m rarely there. But last night, of all nights, I was. I was just a couple of miles south of Dallas when the shootings took place and had to make... Continue Reading »

Guest Viewpoint: A Father to the Fatherless

The other morning on my commute, the song “Piece by Piece” by Kelly Clarkson played. It’s a popular song, which I hear on the radio multiple times a day. The song begins by telling the story of a daughter... Continue Reading »

Guest Viewpoint: The Great American Declaration

The American Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 brave American colonists on July 4, 1776. Now, 240 years later, Americans still celebrate that date annually as Independence Day. The Declaration of Independence has been referred to as the... Continue Reading »

Guest Viewpoint: An American Patriot

My father, a family doctor in my hometown of Manning, S.C., strived to provide excellent medical care to a very impoverished community. He loved what he did. Nevertheless, in 1965 he left a growing family medicine practice to volunteer... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas: ‘Go … Mow’

Here’s one wildly successful ministry idea that happened last week. Living Faith Indy, a church plant in Indianapolis, loaded a trailer with a riding lawnmower, some push mowers, edgers, blowers and brooms. The group prayed, asking God’s direction for... Continue Reading »

Guest Viewpoint: Life is a combo plate

I love Mexican food — especially a good combo plate. You can’t beat the classic duo of a chicken enchilada and chile relleno. I see this entrée as a parable on life. We live in tension between two seemingly... Continue Reading »

Guest Viewpoint: A $4 CD

A $4 thrift store purchase is affecting my life. It’s not as life-changing as the name of Jesus, but it is nudging my soul in a positive direction. This purchase — a beginner’s CD for learning Spanish — is... Continue Reading »

Father’s Day: Pray for Them in the Morning … Play with Them in the Afternoon

When I was growing up in our small South Carolina town of Manning, my dad would come home many afternoons after work and throw the football or baseball with me in the backyard. To me, he was Pittsburgh Steelers... Continue Reading »

Guest Viewpoint: Loving the Misfits

The term “misfit” has always been close to my heart and perhaps that is because deep inside I know that I am a misfit. I am a misfit who is loved by God, but I am still a misfit.... Continue Reading »

Racial Unity & the 2016 SBC Annual Meeting

When I was elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention in June of 2014 in Baltimore, little did I know God would take me through the open doors of addressing racial challenges in America. While racial unrest already existed... Continue Reading »

Guest Viewpoint: Male and Female by God’s Design

What is your view on transgenderism? Currently, there is a strong push by liberals in almost every field — entertainment, industry, education, media and even sports — to force everyone in this country to accept the transgender lifestyle as... Continue Reading »