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About the Author
Husband to Patty. Daddy to Kimberly and Tommie. Grandpa Doc to Cohen, Max, Fox, and Marlee. Pastor to Snow Hill Baptist Church. Graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Reading. Photography. Golf. Colorado. Jeeping. Friend. The views and opinions expressed here are my own and should not be construed as representing the corporate views of the church I pastor.

Inadequate exposition of the Kingdom of God …

I am reading a new book – not that I have finished my other new books I have been reading. Darrell Guder wrote, “The Continuing Conversion of the Church.” In the preface he makes the following statement,

However, it became clear to me (and many others) that … Continue reading

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Manipulaitng to a mutually exclusive position rending dissent unspiritual …

My friend Kent sent me another response to the previously mentioned resolution to the SBC in June. Here is a typical ploy –

Unfortunately, this matter will be responded to by most people with emotion more than reason, with pragmatism more than principle. This is the consequence of the Continue reading

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Surprises, re-connecting and encouragement …

What’s in a day? My wife told me “Happy Birthday” as she woke yesterday morning. Spencer called yesterday to wish me “Happy Birthday.” My west coast friend on his way to the east coast called en route to the airport. We will get to hang out next week in … Continue reading

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A long walk because you (I) need it …

My inbox held a delight this morning. I recieve a “Daily Dig” from Bruderhof Communities. Each day brings a new thought, insight or inspiration. An excerpt from a letter Vincent VanGogh wrote in 1877 was offerred –

“This afternoon I took a long walk because I felt I needed Continue reading

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New weblog from an old friend …

Life long learning is a passion of mine. One of my mentors pressed this deep into me while we spent time together. He has moved into the Information Age with, to borrow his phrase, “with glacial swiftness.” He offers an excellent thought on individualism and is perceptive on its … Continue reading

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