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Down Home: The things we remember from family vacations

Summer feels different than the other seasons. Both meteorologically and emotionally.

07/03/2014 - By John Rutledge

2nd Opinion: Broad smiles, missing teeth, ‘noble calling to serve’

How rich are we who have sensitive friends to keep us on our mission.

06/27/2014 - By John Rutledge

Down Home: Busted sprinklers, wilted plants and faith

Maintaining a yard simultaneously tests and reaffirms my faith. The testing part sometimes overshadows the affirming part. Many things can go wrong out there.

06/19/2014 - By John Rutledge

Right or Wrong? Gambling

A tsunami of gambling has inundated America. The projected cultural effects are dire. What can Christians do about it?

06/19/2014 - By John Rutledge

2nd Opinion: When your pastor is way, way off

I admit I don’t love my pastor. I have prayed for him once and once gave $10 to the church, but I still can’t say I love him. I mean he’s just weird.

06/12/2014 - By John Rutledge

Right or Wrong? High-church liturgy

Some young adults say they find “high church” liturgy quite attractive. Why do they feel that way? And if we try to satisfy these people, will we turn our backs on important Baptist distinctives?

06/06/2014 - By John Rutledge

Down Home: A Mary ol’ time at the food-truck window

Calling people by name is a Christian virtue. (I should know).

06/06/2014 - By John Rutledge

2nd Opinion: Longing for peace as rockets fall

In front of our eyes, we watched missiles hit a Syrian “rebel” city, and rockets blowing up God knows what—but more importantly to me, God knows who. I could not believe what I saw.

06/05/2014 - By John Rutledge

First Person: The Vacation Bible School Purse

My mother-in-law, Leta Thorp Howell, was an early proponent of Vacation Bible Schools in Texas. In fact, she may hold the record for the most Vacation Bible Schools conducted in the state.

06/05/2014 - By John Rutledge

Right or Wrong? Church insurance review

Our church’s insurance carrier insisted we conduct a risk/safety assessment of our property, business plan and ministries. What does that mean? Where do we start?

05/24/2014 - By John Rutledge

Down Home: How to be your wife’s hero

OK, husbands, here’s the key to gaining your spouse’s approval and affirmation, as well as possibly even “You’re so great! I thank God I married you!”

05/23/2014 - By John Rutledge

2nd Opinion: Opportunity knocks. But is it of the Lord?

When opportunity knocks, is it “of the Lord” or a temptation from the enemy?

05/23/2014 - By John Rutledge