One of the most difficult conversations to have right now is the issue of character in a candidate versus the platform of his or her party. This struggle has brought to mind questions for Christians who disagree with how to vote and who to vote for in this years election. Questions like: 1. What do… Read More
The SBC is struggling with both a lack of evangelism and a decreasing number of children. Christianity isn’t dying, but our denomination is moving in that direction. In 2018 Southern Baptist churches reported 246,442 baptisms, the smallest number since 218,223 in 1944. There were almost twice that many baptisms in the 1970’s. This trend reveals… Read More
For a long time now I have read 30-40 books a year (or more of their small). This habit started in Seminary, and since I made Seminary last longer than most the habit stuck. But, not everyone likes to read books, so I like to put some links to articles I come across to spur… Read More
Today I read a few different articles I thought were worth sharing: Articles like this one from the NYTimes lead me to believe the impact of COVID is broader and deeper than it feels right now. Habits are changing, businesses are struggling, people are moving, and it’s impacting what life will be like in the… Read More
Monday morning quick thought: Social media is working against you in ways you might not notice. 1 Samuel 16:7 CSB[7] But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or his stature because I have rejected him. Humans do not see what the LORD sees, for humans see what is visible, but… Read More
It’s true that God is sovereign over the rulers of nations, but it’s not true that He is only sovereign over one nation. We are told in a scripture to pray for our leaders, we are told to obey those whom God has put over us until it compromises the Gospel. This command is for… Read More
First, the closures and responses to COVID-19 are not a conspiracy attempt by socialist to win the election in November. Can we drop that already? As Christians we don’t give ourselves to unsubstantiated rumors and “what if’s?” Christians are people of truth who live in the light and not the shadows. The closures are not… Read More
With your down time this weekend check out these posts on Christian living, Pro-life, parenting, & Hurricane Dorian. Christian Life “Joyful Christians are not nitpickers. They’re not looking for reasons to be offended. They aren’t hypercritical. They are known for grace.” Trevin Wax Full article is here: https://t.co/l5s7eEw6rh Pro-Life & Adoption Why adoption is a… Read More
In 1894 the federal holiday known as Labor Day was established to celebrate those who “labor” and is the official end of summer. On this day when many of us are able to rest and spend time with our families, it is a good opportunity to reflect on the Lord. Genesis 2:1-3 CSB [1] So… Read More
Check out these articles as you spend time on your phone this weekend, and remember to make worship this Sunday a priority for you and your family! How online habits form us and disconnect us https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/constantly-disconnected What a bloomless tree can teach us about God: https://ftc.co/resource-library/blog-entries/what-a-bloomless-tree-taught-me-about-trusting-god Grandchildren are the crown of the aged: https://www.challies.com/articles/grandchildren-are-the-crown-of-the-aged/ How… Read More
