What’s in a name? Sometimes a lot. People name their kids after a family member, a biblical character, or a favorite theologian. We give names to our sports teams and nicknames to our friends. Names carry weight because they often convey important information or make significant connections. Yet names are sometimes superficial and carry…
Here are a few things we believe are worth a look. At the annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society this year, a paper was presented arguing for the viability of “Transgender Christianity.” This is important because what happens in the academy runs downhill into our churches. Jason K. Allen, president of Midwestern Baptist Theological…
“Friendship is agreement with kindliness and affection about things human and divine.” Cicero I’ve been blessed with good friends. Particularly friends who are fellow pastors. There was a time in my life when I thought I was fine on my own and could handle things alone. I had moved to a different state, returned to…
This past week Beth Moore tweeted the following: “Oh man, there’s bouta be a fight. I love this.”—Beth Moore. Someone jokingly responded and asked if she was watching the NBA Finals or taking a shot at the Southern Baptist Convention. I’m pretty sure Mrs. Moore was talking about the NBA game on television at that…
Here are a few posts worth a look. Jared Wilson and the normal week in the life of a pastor. Charles Smith talks about leadership. It’s baseball season, and Dustin Coleman loves baseball. Therefore, a link to something about baseball. Tony Merida talks about pastoral burnout.
Here is a short video I recorded a couple of Sunday’s ago.
Here are some articles that we believe are worth a look. “Paige Patterson has resigned. Imagine if he were Tim Cook.” Jonathan Merrit compares the resignation of Patterson to the CEO of Apple. Ed Stetzer comments on the Patterson situation. “On the Removal of Paige Patterson and Next Steps for the SBC.” Should players kneel…
