Though this article is a few years old, its message is still timely and relevant. I’ve reposted this word from Dr. Chuck Kelley, President of the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, with permission from the seminary. Continue reading “Dr. Chuck Kelley – Southern Baptists are the New Methodists”
A Riveting Movie with Religions Ramifications
Terri and I just finished watching For Greater Glory. I must warn you, it is rated R for intense war violence. It is NOT an easy movie to watch. But after watching the film and the behind-the-scenes story, I believe it’s worth adults watching it to remind us that freedom is never free. Continue reading “A Riveting Movie with Religions Ramifications”
Courageous Teens
From the Introduction: Why You Need This Book and Why I Had to Write It
“The story is told of a battle where the flag bearer got so far ahead of the regiment that he officer called back to headquarters and asked, ‘Shall we bring the flag back to the regiment?’ The commanding officer said, ‘No, make the regiment catch up with the flag!’
Today we need young people with the hearts of warriors; people who will run to catch up with the flag Christ carries ahead of us. People who won’t turn back. But the responsibility to mentor those young people falls to me, to my generation. . . . Unless the people of my generation take the time to equip you, our young people, with spiritual courage, the church is always just one generation away from extinction. Continue reading “Courageous Teens”
It Has to Stop
I want to be very careful about what I say and share here. I don’t want to offend or hurt people’s feelings, nor do I want anyone to think I am belittling a fellow believer. I just know it’s time for us to speak up. We are being embarrassed by the actions of one among us. I believe it’s time for him to quietly pass off the scene before he does any more damage.
I’ve met the man. I’ve been on his program. I want to show no disrespect, but I would want someone to do this for me if I were in his position. Apparently when you are the boss, no one can speak into your life. Continue reading “It Has to Stop”
ReFRESH 2012
We just wrapped up our 10th annual ReFRESH® Conference at Sherwood, and we met with God during an incredible four days. We were blessed to hear from Bill Elliff, Tom Elliff, Ken Jenkins, Ed Litton, and Daniel Simmons. Plus I was honored to have many dear friends attend the conference, including Gary and Dana Miller. Gary wrote about his experience from the conference, and I wanted you to read what he shared: Continue reading “ReFRESH 2012”