Iran Vows Revenge Against The United States, And The Phrase “World War 3” Is Now Trending…

CE Comment: Even my daughter recognized this as an ugly start to 2020. Ironically, as this news was breaking, she was filling out a form for Federal Student Aid. Many on Twitter started warning that submitting such an application would make my daughter eligible for the draft! Those concerns were misplaced, but it is sad … Continue reading Iran Vows Revenge Against The United States, And The Phrase “World War 3” Is Now Trending… →

Baptist Press Top 10 SBC Stories of 2019

These 10 news stories, selected by both the editors of Baptist Press and a poll of Southern Baptist state publication editors, represent the most important stories of 2019. Southern Baptists take action to curb sexual abuse in the Convention Four new presidents elected to lead SBC entities LifeWay closes brick-and-mortar stores in historic shift to … Continue reading Baptist Press Top 10 SBC Stories of 2019 →

New Zeitgeist Term of the Week: “TERF”

If we have learned anything in 2019, it is the reality that the far left is a religious cult. They enforce a strict rule of code that if one violates it, there is quick and sudden condemnation. The latest is author J.K. Rowling. Rowling is a self-identified feminist, but she made the awful, terrible decision … Continue reading New Zeitgeist Term of the Week: “TERF” →

Chick-fil-A Foundation donated to far-left SPLC in 2017, tax records show

Christians have a right to be outraged at Chick-Fil-A for their betrayal of the company's long-standing support of pro-Christian organizations. What is a bridge too far, however, is the realization that the company has donated to the Southern Poverty Law Center, a far-left anti-Christian organization that has done much harm to the pro-family movement in … Continue reading Chick-fil-A Foundation donated to far-left SPLC in 2017, tax records show →

The Democratic Cold War on Christianity Heating Up

The Culture Wars of the last 30 years are slowly evolving into a Silent Cold War with leftist Democrats openly engaging on every front Christians and Christian-leaning companies and organizations. Do not be misled: this is a clash between two worldviews: a Western, Judeo-Christian worldview and a Marxist, secular-humanist worldview. If you read the end … Continue reading The Democratic Cold War on Christianity Heating Up →

This Pilgrim Republic

Thanksgiving is a time when we pause to give thanks to God for his blessings on us and upon our ancestors. We remember the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth celebrated by our Pilgrim forefathers. While some are critical of Thanksgiving (and everything else that is America), for many it is a blessed day of family celebrating … Continue reading This Pilgrim Republic →

Why Marriage Demands Discipleship (Mark 10:1-10)

Mark 10:1-10 | October 13, 2019 Overview More than a decree against divorce, Mark 10 is a plea for the kind of heart-felt followership that affects our closest relationship—to our spouse. Find out why every marriage demands deep discipleship in this message from Mark 10:1-12. Introduction What do you think makes a marriage strong and … Continue reading Why Marriage Demands Discipleship (Mark 10:1-10) →

The Church’s Missionary Song (Psalm 96)

Psalm 96 | October 20, 2019 Overview This week we take an up-close look at what many consider to be one of the great missionary Psalms of the Bible—Psalm 96—showing us why our witness and worship are beautifully and powerfully inseparable. Take Home Truth The church’s missionary song is one of witness and worship and … Continue reading The Church’s Missionary Song (Psalm 96) →

The Delightful Duty of Deacons

The Delightful Duty of Deacons September 29, 2019 “And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, ‘It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of … Continue reading The Delightful Duty of Deacons →

Mere Discipleship (Mark 9:30-50)

Mark 9:30-50 | September 29, 2019 And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” – Mark 9:23-24. Overview What appears to be a random collection of responses by Jesus is actually an … Continue reading Mere Discipleship (Mark 9:30-50) →