Religion

Informed decisions …

The article I am investigating came in the form of an editorial on impending action to be taken by the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee. People need to have as much information as they can before making a decision. Great advice for churches – both leadership and members alike. … Continue reading

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Bathrooms and mission work …

Rick, a friend of mine, invited me to Texas to a meeting of the Texas Evangelism and Missions Conference. Oklahoma will hold its evangelism conference near the end of January. We shared dinner with a small group on Thursday evening listening to a young church planter from Houston. I … Continue reading

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The depth of an artist …

I receive a “Daily Dig” every morning. Today my inbox held the following quote from my favorite artist.

Change for the Better
Vincent van Gogh

Many people seem to think it foolish, even superstitious, to believe that the world could still change for the better. And it is true … Continue reading

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What do we know …

Jason and I shared a conversation this morning. He told me he was talking with a person about church, church history and theology. As the conversation went on, he received this retort, “my dad knows all about that, he studied that.” Admirable. Just what does that mean that we … Continue reading

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Inspired by the past …

Our Associate Pastor here on The Hill, who affectionately refers to himself as “jvpastor”, recently returned from a week of seminary studying “Baptist Heritage.” He called in after the first day and reported his expectations of a dull, sleepy course were exceeded by an enthusiastic professor in love with … Continue reading

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