"We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace". William E. Gladstone
"We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace". William E. Gladstone
A Christian Bumpkin met a Lumpkin on the road to Oz
Said the Bumpkin to the Lumpkin, "Would you kindly pause?
Could you please explicate the meaning of exonerate?
So that the pounding in my pate, you may help alleviate?"
Said the Lumpkin to the Bumpkin, "Sir, I have no time.
A Caner said some silly things and some say it’s a crime.
For Caner I must formulate excuses they will tolerate.
Allowing us to obfuscate and forever more to exculpate."
And so the Bumpkin left the Lumpkin to find a better way
The Bible always speaks the truth, beating nonsense any day
“The true hypocrite is the one who ceases to perceive his deception, the one who lies with sincerity” -Andre Gide
"What you do speaks so loud I cannot hear what you say". Abraham Lincoln
Remember last year's SBC Annual Meeting in Louisville? There was quite a commotion over Mark Driscoll, whom some fondly call "Big Papa D".
The GCR Task Force included the following FAQ and response on its website:
I was in New York City on the day the Southern Baptist Convention convened in Orlando, so I wasn't able to watch the live feed like so many others. My husband and I took our daughter to the Big Apple so she could participate in the New York Tribeca summer project sponsored by Campus Crusade for Christ. She is spending five weeks on college campuses sharing her faith with those who do not know Jesus Christ and encouraging those who do. We are overjoyed that our rising college senior is so passionate about her faith when so many in her age group are closing the door to Christianity. To God be the glory!
How many times during my decade of membership in the SBC did I hear my pastors encourage the congregation's giving along these lines: "Remember that when you place your contribution in the offering plate, you are supporting the Cooperative Program…" It was always stated in such an affirming way that my husband and I were happy to be combining our financial gifts with fellow Southern Baptists in order to fulfill the Great Commission.
“The South is dry and will vote dry. That is, everybody sober enough to stagger to the polls will". Will Rogers
"Where secrecy or mystery begins, vice or roguery is not far off."
"The Chickens Have Come Home to Roost"
“You may act in secrecy, but God is still with you; you can only deceive other people. ”Sri Guru Granth Sahib
I am mad, really mad! There used to be sacrifice involved when serving in Christian organizations. Sometimes, far too much sacrifice. However, that is changing – BIG TIME!
Digression alert: Soon after meeting with Doug Pittman, I had the opportunity to speak at length with Tom Rich. Once again, I was grateful for the "heart-rending" experience at my former church. Once again, as he told me his story, I felt like I was reading a playbook as I heard about the responses by Mac Brunson and the so-called "leadership" at FBC Jacksonville.
Note: Deb is traveling in Europe for the next two weeks, so you are stuck with the nurse/MBA who has no training whatsoever to spot, and stop, split infinitives.
God’s sovereignty never ceases to amaze us! Last Monday I was enjoying my visit to the Big Apple, while
Are Christian conferences just an American phenomenon? Across the pond in jolly old England, Christian leaders can attend a conference that involves “teaching” and “worship”. This annual event held in Brighton is designed primarily for Christian leaders, but welcomes students and twenty-somethings. Incredibly, 5,000 delegates from 50 nations attend this annual conference.
My counterpart recently wrote a fascinating article on the contributions that Sovereign Grace Ministries, along with its fearless apostle, Mahaney, have made to Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. This seminary is the flagship seminary of the Southern Baptist Convention. It is also home to one of C.J.’s best buddies, the very reformed president, Al Mohler. A number of past and present SGMers have commented that they couldn’t understand these donations. Their primary reasons for concern are:
Deb’s Testimony
I began conducting internet research on Reformed Theology in the fall of 2008. I firmly believe I was driven by the Holy Spirit to discover everything I could about this movement which is rocking the very foundations of our churches and seminaries. It became a daily discipline for me, and I would often spend 7 to 8 hours a day conducting research on my computer when it would seem like only a few hours had passed. I’ll admit it – I was obsessed!
"Midway this life, I came to myself in the midst of a dark wood."
-Dante in The Divine Comedy
"Of all bad men religious bad men are the worst."
–Reflections on the Psalms, CS Lewis
"Of all bad men religious bad men are the worst."