Current Affairs

Painful, isolated and on the way back …

One of my first preaching opportunities came in Red Rock, Oklahoma. Father Frank, as we affectionately referred to him at the time, needed someone to "fill the pulpit" while he would be away. I have always been grateful for the opportunity and regularly tell young parents it was at … Continue reading

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Darfur gets Presidential Attention …

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We walked around the gym. This has become a habit of late. Our conversations range from family matters to things in the news. Kimberly told me she heard a female DJ on KLOV report on President Bush’s action to put political and economic pressure on the Sudanese to end … Continue reading

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What Would Lyle Say About the Rob Bell Stir?

I imagine a lively discussion with Lyle over Rob Bell’s new book, Love Wins. There is little doubt we would chat about the implications of Rob’s recent round of interviews as we awaited the arrival of the book from Amazon. Like everyone else we would consider his statements … Continue reading

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Heretics and the SBC Blogosphere

It seems it is open season on charging folks with heresy. I wrote a piece that has been graciously posted at SBC Voices. Dave Miller demonstrated the kind of open-ness to conversation and differing perspectives that should make us glad (See his Editor’s Note). We will watch the … Continue reading

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