Is Christian Nationalism For You? Part Two

In a recent article in World magazine, Dr. Albert Mohler asks if you are a Christian Nationalist. He suggests that if you take certain conservative positions on the political spectrum, you may as well accept the label because it will be applied to you by the secular world.Christian Nationalism carries with it a set of … Continue reading Is Christian Nationalism For You? Part Two →

A Prayer for the 2024 Cycle

The 2024 election cycle is over. Your candidate may have won or lost. The American people will have to live with the consequences of the political choice for the next two, four, or six years.If you remember the SBC resolution that I mentioned last time, Southern Baptists were asked to pray for the leaders of … Continue reading A Prayer for the 2024 Cycle →

IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT

2024 #11The apostle Peter wrote to a group of believers who were facing the possibility of suffering and persecution. His advice to his friends was to make Jesus their Lord and follow Him! Following Jesus has implications for how you live and respond to the questions people ask about your life. At the next meeting … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT →

A Baptism in the Family

In 2022, during Vacation Bible School at Brookwood Baptist Church, my eleven-year-old granddaughter Audrey came to my wife and me saying that she had placed her faith in Jesus Christ. We were overjoyed with her and her decision. After about a year, we were finally able to get her into baptism class and on the … Continue reading A Baptism in the Family →

Three Takeaways from the 2022 Midterm Elections

The 2022 midterm elections took place last Tuesday. While the results are being sorted out, I’d like to post some of my thoughts.First, good citizenship is a function of Christian discipleship. I was reading a tweet from Dr. Bart Barber on Election Day: “I will vote today as an act of Christian discipleship, not as … Continue reading Three Takeaways from the 2022 Midterm Elections →

Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism

Question 2: What benefits the believer from learning about Christian apologetics?Answer 2: Christian apologetics is a vital part of discipleship for the believer.Comment: Christians are called to be followers of Jesus Christ. Discipleship is a lifelong series of decisions that lead to a closer personal relationship and obedience to God and His directions for life. … Continue reading Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism →

Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism

Christian ApologeticsWords in So Many Characters 2Christian Discipleship in 303 Characters Christian discipleship is the process of following Jesus Christ, learning His teachings, and following His example. The process is a series of decisions which lead to a continually maturing relationship with Him which affects all the areas of the disciples’ life. The result of … Continue reading Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism →

Discipleship Minute: Judges #4

Read I Samuel 1:4-28; 2:1-6As we begin I Samuel, the days of the judges were coming to a close. The nation of Israel had hit or was nearing rock bottom. Yet, one thing remained the same, the faithfulness of God and His redemptive mission. The story of Hannah reminds us that God is always faithful … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Judges #4 →

Discipleship Minute: Judges #3

Read Ruth 1:6-9, 16-17; 2:2-12; 4:9-17If you remember the Four Spiritual Laws tract, the first law states that “God Loves You and Has a Wonderful Plan for Your Life.” I wonder if Naomi was considering that principle as she returned to Bethlehem. She and her family had left Israel some years before because of famine … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Judges #3 →

Discipleship Minute: Judges #2

Read Judges 13:1-5; 14:1-9; 16:21-22, 26-30What makes a hero? We usually call people who do deeds that require bravery or self-sacrifice heroes. At times we overlook the factor that character plays in making a person a hero. Severe shortcomings in character can taint even the most spectacular abilities and best outcomes. This is the account … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Judges #2 →