Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says, "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!" Two decades ago, I was employed ... Continue Reading
Reflecting Upon Steve Lawson’s Failure
The following is a near word-for-word transcript of the thoughts I shared on the WWUTT podcast, in the last half of episode 2250, concerning the news that Steve Lawson had been removed as a pastor over a relationship he had with a woman not his wife. That ... Continue Reading
Does JD Greear Still Believe the Bible Whispers About Sexual Sin?
The following is a loose transcript of a response given on the WWUTT podcast, episode 2225, answering a question about an apology recently given by J.D. Greear, pastor of the Summit Church in Durham, NC, and former president of the Southern Baptist Convention. ... Continue Reading
Three Reasons Why I’m a Baptist
In the Great Commission, in Matthew 28:18-20, Jesus said to His disciples, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy ... Continue Reading
Can a Christian Vote for Donald Trump?
In Daniel 2:20-22, we read that it is God who "changes times and seasons; He removes kings and sets up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what is in the darkness, and ... Continue Reading
I Was Right About the Law Amendment, Though I Wish I Wasn’t
In Acts 20:28-31, the Apostle Paul said in his farewell address to the elders in Ephesus, "Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which He obtained with His own ... Continue Reading
I Really Hope I’m Wrong About the Law Amendment
This is an article I'm going to do in two parts. I have some thoughts I'm going to publish at the start of the Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention, and then once we know the outcome of the convention and the hot-button issues, I'll make some ... Continue Reading