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I recently read an article by Joe McKeever: “Does It Matter How the Preacher Dresses?” He encouraged preachers to wear appropriate attire by dressing one step above the men in their congregation. As a young pastor, I asked myself:... Continue Reading »
Today, in an age marked by declining church attendance, worship wars and spectator worship, I believe God is calling His people — in a missional movement — to return to a biblical lifestyle that goes full circle in continual... Continue Reading »
Earlier this year when the Southern Baptist Convention’s International Mission Board announced that it needed to eliminate 600-800 positions, Southern Baptists were shocked and saddened. IMB leaders have allowed the idea to propagate among Southern Baptists that there is... Continue Reading »
I never expected a trip to northern Europe to change me — not like this, anyway. I had been on many mission trips, and this wasn’t my first vision trip. It was, however, my first mission trip to somewhere... Continue Reading »
You slowly hang up the phone and close your eyes. “Lord, use me!” you pray. “Help me know how to ease her pain.” When death comes to a member of your church or to an unchurched acquaintance, your acts... Continue Reading »
The present generation of Southern Baptists will have to answer many difficult, unavoidable questions in regard to the future. Being proactive in dealing with difficult questions such as these is wise. One of these difficult questions is: Do state... Continue Reading »
I wonder sometimes whether the earliest apostles would recognize the way we treat the Old Testament. At best, the first half of our Bible serves as a lengthy preamble to the real Bible, the New Testament. At worst, it’s... Continue Reading »
Though many feel we are living in a post-denomination age, I believe denominations still have a valuable role to play in God’s plan for the church. Denominations provide a way for local churches to work together on projects too... Continue Reading »
During this pivotal year of electing the next president of the United States, we need to be wise with our words and actions. These are serious times. Much passion is rising in America during this season. It is in... Continue Reading »
Marcion of Sinope lived in the second century during some of the most formative years of the early church. The son of a bishop, he was also active as a teacher in the region of Asia Minor. In AD... Continue Reading »
When I pastored Highview Baptist in Louisville, my friend David Melber and his wife, Tera, started a “Considering Adoption” class for couples in our church. It ran for five weeks and became so popular that we offered it twice... Continue Reading »
On March 18, 2015, my daughter Savannah and I testified before a subcommittee of the South Carolina State Senate on a bill being prepared for a vote in session. The bill is called H 3114, the Pain Capable Infant... Continue Reading »
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