Monthly Archives: May 2009
Church is Changing, Even in Montana…
http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2009/05/25/news/local/27-local.txt A church meeting in a building it does not own is not really a new concept. For the first 300 years of its existence, it met in people’s homes. It is likely that during those early years, people gathered … Continue reading
Filed under Christian Doctrine, Christian Lifestyles
Response to Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the BGCT
First of all, thanks to everyone who responded in some way, either by email or on the blog, or over at Baptistlife.com, to the proposed amendments I plan to bring as a motion at the BGCT annual meeting in Houston … Continue reading
Filed under Baptist General Convention of Texas
So, Why Did I Come to Ridgecrest?
One more half day tomorrow morning, and the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference will be over. I’ve enjoyed it thoroughly, and there is no question it was time and resource well spent. It will be a while before I … Continue reading
Filed under Life in general, Southern Baptist Convention
Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, Day 2
Cecil Murphey has been a great keynote speaker each of the past two mornings. At the risk of sounding “cliche,” he speaks just like a book you can’t put down. Today, he was particularly transparent in dealing with what it … Continue reading
Filed under Life in general, Uncategorized
The Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference
I’m there this week. There is nothing like waking up at the crack of dawn in the mountains, looking out the window, seeing the sunrise and the lingering fog, and going for a walk when it is actually chilly, yet … Continue reading
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Getting “It’s About Time” and “Go Get ‘Em” to the Annual Meeting
The post I wrote a week or so ago that created what was termed a “firestorm” of response in the Baptist building in Dallas regarding the proposed amendments to the BGCT constitution limiting terms of trustees and committee members and … Continue reading
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Student Suspended for Going to Prom
http://www.thecourier.com/Issues/2009/May/11/ar_news_051109_story1.asp?d=051109_story1,2009,May,11&c=n The Early Show on CBS is coming on just about the time I am leaving the house each morning. I usually have just enough time to catch the news broadcast and the previews and see if there is anything … Continue reading
Filed under Baptists in general, Christian Lifestyles
Even Prayer Can Create a Controversy
http://www.baptiststandard.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9533&Itemid=53 Our church observes the National Day of Prayer by opening our auditorium to any who want to come in at any time during the day and pray. In the past, we have stationed individuals there to assist, but this … Continue reading
Filed under Religion and Politics
An Update on May 3rd Post RE: BGCT Constitution and Bylaw Changes
Back on August 30th, I wrote a post which I titled New Names and Faces Needed for BGCT’s Future. David Lowrie, who subsequently was elected president of the BGCT in Ft. Worth in November, made this comment: “I believe we need … Continue reading
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Proposed Constitutional and Bylaw Changes for the BGCT in November
Baptist conventions have a built in system of self-preservation when it comes to making any kind of change. The procedures for making changes in their constitutions and bylaws require advance notification at convention meetings and in most cases, two thirds … Continue reading
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