Monthly Archives: September 2009
Major Changes at TBC: Currie Resigns, Offices in San Angelo Close
http://www.baptiststandard.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10133&Itemid=53 One statement from the article in the Baptist Standard stood out: “In recent years, as the organization has experienced financial hardship and endured questions as to its continued reason for being, the group has tried to shift from its … Continue reading
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The Proposed BGCT Constitutional Amendment and Bylaw Changes
Thanks to several people who pointed out that I had asked for help in bringing a constitutional amendment and bylaw change to the BGCT in November, and mentioned that I hadn’t included the text of the proposals, here they are. … Continue reading
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Taking Names
I’m lining up people to support the amendments to the bylaws and constitution I will be moving at the BGCT in November. I need someone with a loud voice and willingness to sit close to the front to second the … Continue reading
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What the World Should See When it Looks at the Church
12Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14And over … Continue reading
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Today’s Prayer Walk
Normally, I don’t have a routine when it comes to prayer walking. I do pray as I walk, at times, when I am prompted to do so by something I see which reminds me to pray, or by a need … Continue reading
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A Great Day in Philadelphia
For most people who know me, my love of history is very evident. I taught it to high school students for a number of years, and have extensively studied it beyond even what that would require. Visiting historical sites is … Continue reading
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Reform in the BGCT: Electing a First Vice-President
http://www.kencoffee.com/2009/09/ed-jackson-for-bgct-1st-vp.html The link above is to Ken Coffee’s blog, Strong Coffee. There are a few occasions when I don’t necessarily see eye to eye with Ken on issues related to the BGCT, but this post is right on target. I … Continue reading
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Specifics, Please
http://www.txbc.org/2009ARancher’sRumblings/2009September4.htm Specifically, what lies are being told, and what would be the TBC response to them on behalf of the BGCT?
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To Be Known…
…as compassionate, kind, humble, gentle and patient, as one who forgives grievances, and above all as loving and peaceful, is to live in the way which Jesus calls his followers to live. It’s the content of the instruction found in … Continue reading
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