TRBC Fall Festival 2009

September 13th @ TRBC

Money, Greed, and God: Why Capitalism is the Solution and Not the Problem

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 [...]

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! [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Brian McClaren and Biblical Accuracy

As I write this blog, I am listening to a podcast in the background. Brian McClaren is teaching on the first three chapters of Genesis. For those of you that so desire, this podcast is found on the Emergent Podcast found on ITunes. As I listen to this man teach, I am captivated by the [...]

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 [...]