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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
My first sermon was nearly 20 years ago, and I now find myself at a different stage of life and ministry, with a different set of concerns and observations. As a more veteran preacher, these practices are on my... Continue Reading »
Never stop doing what God put you on earth to do. For the seniors among us, this is no time to slack off. It’s just getting good. Congratulations on two of the biggest blessings in your life. One, if... Continue Reading »
Guess what question this film critic of 30 years was asked the day after the Academy Awards: “What’d ya think of the Oscars?” Well, for the first time since John Wayne won a golden statuette for “True Grit,” I... Continue Reading »
I’ve worked with a number of pastor and staff search teams as they vet possible candidates for their open positions. These folks typically are God-seeking believers who want nothing but God’s will to be done. Churches and their search... Continue Reading »
Right before the Southern Baptist Convention met in Orlando in 1994, the little paper I edited ran an investigative piece about a far-reaching policy at one of our SBC entities. It was an embarrassment to the entity’s president and... Continue Reading »
This happens more often than you think: Members of a Sunday School class decide to circumvent their offerings that would normally go through the church’s systematic giving budget in order to give to a worthy cause or need. Maybe... Continue Reading »
It’s important to honor our administrative professionals She’s often the first person to represent your church when guests call or stop by. She (or he) works hard to assist your church’s leaders and members. She may be volunteer, part-time... Continue Reading »
Think about how much time you and your family spend in the car. Then think about how you use that time. Whatever you typically do, I challenge you to use your time to pray as you drive — even... Continue Reading »
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