I recently went to an out-of-state conference and had the opportunity to sit next to a fellow pastor on the flights to and from the conference. I most always enjoy spending time with fellow pastors and talking theology,...
Read MoreMany of you, like me, grew up in the old-time Baptist church, the one that made much ado about Heaven and Hell. Any pastor worth his salt could paint a picture of Hell that gave you nightmares for a month. Sunday after Sunday,...
Read MoreTen days ago, Oklahomans observed the 15th anniversary of one of the greatest tragedies ever to occur on American soil. In somber but triumphant ways, we reflected on the beautiful April morning that became a day that lives in...
Read MoreHere is David F. Wells discussing how invasive contemporary culture is: And what exactly is that contemporary culture? Some have said that we live in a postmodern age. Here’s Wells on the meaning of that:
Read MoreI have to make a living so I can be a Baptist Messenger writer. To do that, I have a ministry that takes students all around the world and involves them in missions. Last week, I took a group of students from Florida to the...
Read MoreIt is time for spring-cleaning. This tradition calls for closets, corners, drawers and even the garage to be emptied of all the treasures we have held back, just knowing we will use them sooner or later. Our treasures represent...
Read MoreWilliam Wilberforce has been dead for quite some time. (Born August 24, 1759 in England and died in 1833.) His legacy though lives on and his words and are just as relevant today as they were when he lived. Wilberforce was a...
Read MoreWith baseball in full swing and spring football for both OU and OSU today, plus the upcoming NFL draft, I could not help but think of this classic (and clean for the not so always clean Carlin) bit:
Read MoreI just returned from Together for the Gospel (www.t4g.org) 2010 in Louisville, KY. Words fall short when it comes to describing the level of teaching, fellowship, and worship that was experienced. The theme of the conference...
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