Monthly Archives: November 2009

November 26, 2009

There’s Much to be Thankful For…

…and at the same time, remembering that there are a lot of people in my own city, state, and nation, as well as around the world, who are suffering.  We have several families within our own church body who are … Continue reading →

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November 19, 2009

The Church’s Neon Signs

In June of 2008, my wife and I were on our way to the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Indianapolis.  We flew in and out of Chicago, since the air fares were better, it accomodated our schedule and we … Continue reading →

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November 16, 2009

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment

“Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful.  Mercy triumphs over judgment.”  James 2:12-13 At some point, … Continue reading →

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November 12, 2009

Switching Conventions Part 3: Personal Implications

“But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless.  Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time.  After that, have nothing to do with him.  You … Continue reading →

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November 11, 2009

Switching Conventions Part 2: Personal Implications

“Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save.”  Psalm 146:3, NIV The very first Baptist convention meeting I remember attending was the annual meeting of the Arizona Southern Baptist Convention in 1978.  It was meeting … Continue reading →

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November 9, 2009

Switching Conventions Part 1: The Church’s Decision

The comments left on posts related to our church’s recent decision to switch affiliation from the Baptist General Convention of Texas to the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, as well as a few emails to me personally, have prompted me … Continue reading →

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November 3, 2009

The American Church as a Consumer of Goods

“Be self controlled and alert.   Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.  Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same … Continue reading →

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