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God speaks; we must respond
Like so many churches in the South, our church still has a time of invitation after the sermon every Sunday. It usually consists of an altar call or some call to reflect on the service along with a m… more →
Baptist Spirituality
God speaks; we must respond
wrote 2 days ago: Like so many churches in the South, our church still has a time of invitation after the sermon every … more →
Love is Kind
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wrote 1 week ago: “Love is Kind” (1 Corinthians 13:4) Ever notice how many people are addicted to their ce … more →
Becoming "all things to all people" sometimes means putting your rights aside for the sake of others
wrote 2 weeks ago: A few weeks ago when Dzhokhar Tsarev, the youngest brother of two suspects, was captured for bombing … more →
On being a Particular kind of Baptist.
wrote 2 weeks ago: The British Conservative politician, Enoch Powell, is remembered for a variety of reasons. One is hi … more →
Bearing witness to the life of Mary Lumus
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wrote 3 weeks ago: It is common for people to skip the book of Numbers when they read through the Bible. After all, it … more →
Letter from Birmingham Jail still challenges Church even after 50 years
wrote 1 month ago: This April marks the 50th anniversary of one of best treatises written during the Civil Rights movem … more →
"So Send I You": An Easter Sermon
wrote 1 month ago: (Sermon preached on March 31, 2013. Text: John 20:1, 19-23.) On the first day of the week, while it … more →
Clergy as friends? An ongoing debate about friendships within a church
wrote 2 months ago: Several months ago, an article by M. Craig Barnes in The Christian Century caused a stir when he ass … more →
The church custodian's perspective
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wrote 2 months ago: I am convinced that every pastor needs to do the custodial duties in his or her church for a few wee … more →
Disappointing Others for God: A Reply to Elizabeth
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wrote 2 months ago: the One whom we follow disappointed every false expectation placed on Him, and purposefully, for the … more →
Words for Young, SBC Calvinist Firebrands
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wrote 2 months ago: Dear young, SBC Calvinist firebrand, Even though I don’t consider myself a Southern Baptist at … more →
Baptists Celebrate Women in Ministry in February
wrote 2 months ago: Every February, Baptist Women in Ministry (www.bwim.info) encourages churches to celebrate women min … more →
Church in the Middle: A "State of the Church" address
wrote 2 months ago: This sermon was delivered at Trinity Baptist Church, Conyers, on February 17, 2013, as the State of … more →
Lent is the valley portion of faith
wrote 3 months ago: Lent began this week in the life of the church. It is a time of preparation and penitence, a time f … more →
Although Seasonal Affective Disorder, depression affects many believers, "joy comes in the morning"
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wrote 3 months ago: I’ve been writing articles on spiritual disciplines this month. I intend to continue that ser … more →
"Heaven-Shaped Relationships" (Heaven series, part 2)
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wrote 4 months ago: This is the second of a four-part sermon series at Trinity Baptist Church, Conyers. For more inform … more →
A word to the church from Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.
wrote 4 months ago: Trinity Baptist Church is observing Martin Luther King, Jr., day this Sunday, January 20. During wo … more →
Do We Have to "Redeem" Everything in Pop Media to Give God Glory?
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wrote 4 months ago: Pastor Jared Moore took time out from welcoming a new baby into the world in order to offer up ten r … more →
Final leg of New York, superstorm Sandy networking trip
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wrote 5 months ago: Monday was the final day of our trip, and Darrell and I had to travel–with luggage in tow … more →
