Last week, Andy Stanley said something controversial about the Bible that would drop him into the category of a theological liberal. This week, he's doing interviews to clarify his statement, tell pastors why they need to listen to him, and throw academics ... Continue Reading
A Royal Wedding: How Bishop Michael Curry’s Sermon Was Not Royal Enough
So there was a royal wedding this weekend. Did you know that? You've probably had little contact with the outside world in the last several weeks if you hadn't at least heard about it. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan Markle, an American actress, were ... Continue Reading
If the Church Would Only… (a word from Voddie Baucham)
The following is from a sermon preached by Dr. Voddie Baucham on October 27, 2013, at Grace Family Baptist Church in Spring, TX. The text was Revelation 17:7-14.The rise of evil kings at the end of the age is not the fault of the church. Please, hear this. ... Continue Reading
What the Bible Says to Schlitterbahn, and Why They Should Be Held Responsible for a Boy’s Death
Earlier today, a former Schlitterbahn executive was charged with involuntary manslaughter regarding the death of a ten-year-old boy who died in 2016 on their famous water slide called Verruckt, once billed "the tallest water slide in the world."The ride is ... Continue Reading
A Wrinkle in Time: A Pastor’s Review
Hot on the heels of the action blockbuster Black Panther, Disney continues its theatrical takeover this weekend with A Wrinkle In Time. Starring Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, and Mindy Kaling as the three Mrs. W's; Chris Pine and Gugu Mbatha-Raw as ... Continue Reading
Finger of God: a Review of Darren Wilson’s Documentary
Dear Pastor HughesI would like to ask you a few questions regarding this film [Finger of God]. I read your blog, but I cannot find any new information. The Church I attend is planning to show this film. Would you recommend we do? If not, why?. Any updated ... Continue Reading
Jesus Is Not Your Flu Shot; He is Your God
Surely by now you've heard about Gloria Copeland's Jesus-is-your-flu-shot video. Gloria, wife of famed televangelist Kenneth Copeland, made international headlines last week after she posted a video on Facebook saying that you don't need to get the flu shot ... Continue Reading