As I've stated before, we don't need to cause a great financial windfall for Pullman's hopeful future films by publicly boycotting The Golden Compass.  History tells us (baptists) that when we officially boycott something, many times that curiosity leads to financial benefit of the very thing we wish would go away (i.e. De Vinci Code, … Continue reading More “Golden Compass” Movie info…

Here are some important dates for you to remember heading into the Christmas season: Wednesdays November 28: Finish classes (regular schedule) December 5:    Worship Gathering (6-7:15) / AWANA continues December 12: Children's Christmas Presentation (6:00-7:00) December 19: Church-wide Carol sing and worship (6:00-7:15) ** Meals will continue to be served through December 19th from 5:00-5:50 … Continue reading Holiday Schedule…

I was sent an article recently that should not have confounded me as much as it did.  I should not be surprised at that folly of this world.  I don't expect the lost world to act saved, so I do not demand upon the world sanctified living as if Christ were her love.  However, in … Continue reading Shaming the “Wise”

3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in … Continue reading My Thanksgiving Prayer for UBC…

Well, I've been in my bed off and on for 3 days. The back injury (whatever it is) is getting mildly better and has left me with an inordinate amount of time to think. While this is not always a good thing, I thought I would just "blog" on some of these many thoughts right … Continue reading What I’m Thinkin’…

If you're like us, we had a hard time finding good, sound, credible Bible story books for our children along the way.  Check out Al Mohler's BLOG for some good suggestions on resources you can use in your homes with your children and grandchildren.

Today marks both the International Day of Prayer for the persecuted church and Veteran's Day.  We pray for the church throughout the world that is enduring great persecution for the gospel of Jesus Christ, trusting God's desire to spread the glory of His grace down bloody streams throughout history, including the present day church.  As … Continue reading A Memorable Day…

Mark Dever, Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church (SBC), recently gave an address at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary addressing the issue of church growth and cultural relevancy.  It is worth reading HERE.

I have a few thoughts and feelings that have been crashing together this past week.  One is the joy of preaching the whole counsel of God to a body of believers who are willing to listen to even more difficult doctrines like election as articulated in John 6.  Another is a sense of wasted time. … Continue reading What Motivates Us?

The Southern Baptist Texan is a periodical of the conservative SBC convention in Texas.  In an article printed on October 22, 2007, some very telling information and exhortation came from a report given by several leading pastors and theologians regarding the family.  Below are links to a few significant articles, including some information from Don … Continue reading An SBC Report on the Family