(photo credit) I was reading Manual of Church Order this afternoon, and I stumbled across a great quote from J.L. Dagg (1794-1884). He is recounting how he chose in his youth between the options of being a lawyer or a minister: At length the advice of Mr. Powell rose before me, with success at the bar, andContinue reading "Baptists Need to Come Out of the Closet"
Brothers, We Are Not Sexy
(photo credit) It is the day before the anniversary of the tragic Roe vs. Wade Decision, and we had the brand new Crisis Pregnancy Center with us yesterday, and I preached on Matthew 5:9, encouraging our congregation to make peace (by means of the gospel) in a world filled with violence and men at warContinue reading "Brothers, We Are Not Sexy"
How God Made Peace by Way of War
(photo credit) As I was preparing to preach on Matthew 5:9, "Blessed are the peacemakers, because they shall be called the sons of God," I was struck by the fact that Jesus blesses peacemakers, not peacekeepers. Peacemaking is on the offensive, while peacekeeping is on the defensive. I then realized that God is a GodContinue reading "How God Made Peace by Way of War"
Why Running Outside Is Better Than a Treadmill, Self-Discipline, and Other Things
(photo credit) "Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come." --1 Timothy 4:7-8 Treadmills are for sissies. I have run onContinue reading "Why Running Outside Is Better Than a Treadmill, Self-Discipline, and Other Things"
misled activism
(photo credit)Being Southern Baptist, I associate with a group of people who love the boycott. We were famous for boycotting Disney--I was raised wishing I could watch the Disney channel at home, though now I wonder why. Here are some reasons why I think we like the idea of boycotting corporations and organizations:We like thatContinue reading "misled activism"
Here we go.
(photo credit) Here we go. 1. I am a Pastor at College Street Baptist Church in Newberry, SC. 2. I have no illusions about notoriety, readership, or fame. These brief machinations are mainly for my own personal growth; read them at your own risk. 3. I promise to myself and any poor soul who mayContinue reading "Here we go."