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June 16, 2009
I AM GOING TO THE SBC CONVENTION
Well, Sunday after our morning worship service, I am loading up our good American SUV and heading to Louisville Kentucky to attend the Southern Baptist Convention. I’ll probably stop and eat fried chicken and sip some sweet tea on the way. It is somewhat funny for me, because I have long been the anti-convention/antagonistic/rebellious type [...]
April 28, 2009
Toward a Great Commission Resurgence
This afternoon as I was studying for Sunday’s message, I was listening to a podcast from Southeastern Seminary. The seminary president, Dr. Danny Aiken was preaching a message calling Southern Baptist to refocus back towards a “Great Commission Resurgence.” As I listened to Dr. Aiken, I found myself captivated with his proposal. This is exciting! [...]
April 23, 2009
Samson, My Hometown
Well for those of you that know me, you are aware that Samson Alabama is my hometown; those that did not know that, now you do. Until this point I have said very little about the tragic events that occurred there a few short weeks ago. We spent time in our Sunday morning gathering praying [...]
April 15, 2009
Love the Nuke
My good friend Dr. Adam Lowther recently published this article in the Boston Globe. His words should be heard.
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA is likely to bring about a historic shift in nuclear weapons policy as the administration undertakes a significant effort to dramatically reduce the size of the nuclear arsenal. In 2009 alone, the administration will [...]
April 9, 2009
Substitutionary Atonement
No other week forces me to examine myself like Easter week. It has long been a habit to use this week as an opportunity for careful introspection of my life, responsibilities, priorities, ministry, etc. As we approach what we Christians call Good Friday, I am reminded evermore the great and awesome grace of God displayed [...]
March 31, 2009
Thorington Road Baptist Church
As I sit in my office typing this blog, my heart is broken for many of my friends who are in ministry settings that are difficult, trying, and painful. I am working on a writing project that outlines what I believe the greatest hindrance to the Gospel is in our day; the local Church. There [...]