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“There’s a lot of actors in need of prayers. And I’m one of them.”–Anthony Michael Hall
11/12/2009 - By admin
I’ve never had a DOM I didn’t love, appreciate and respect.
As we gather in Houston this week for our annual meeting, remember the grieving families in Ft. Hood, and remember that we, too, have a mission.
The tsunami of change that struck the Western world in the 20th century permanently altered the cultural landscape. The emerging church addresses this postmodern context. Most Baptists will have to jettison some modernist baggage—but not their core Baptist identity—to stay afloat in the new era.
“Here’s the state-of-the-art gym. Here’s the coffee bar and Internet café. Oh, yeah, and this little thing over here is the new sanctuary.”
Younger generations in our church don’t seem to connect with stories of Baptist heroes who dealt with the moral crises of their day. So, how can we communicate the values upon which our forebears stood?
11/05/2009 - By admin
"All of God’s children need to be covered."–Jim Wallis
You are correct in saying Christians should hold ourselves to the highest standards in truth-telling.
In a few days, messengers will gather in Houston from across Texas for our annual meeting. As we approach this time together, we should ask ourselves, “What is the primary purpose of Texas Baptists?” My answer is to reach Texas for Christ.
If—as some observers claim—flames of spiritual awakening are fanning across the globe, then why have they seemingly leapt over the United States?
Sometimes, the Law of Unintended Consequences smacks you upside the head.
Cartoon: I just had my pacemaker adjusted…
