Dave Miller

I sucked my thumb.  There, I said it.  My deep, dark secret is now out.  I loved that thumb.  It gave me security and pleasure.  But my mother had a different opinion.  She knew that my thumb-sucking needed to stop and she took it upon herself to end my habit. She got a product called “Thum” and coated my thumb with it.  That stuff tasted bad - I mean really bad. I guess it wasn't poison, but it sure tasted like it. It took all the fun out of sucking my thumb.  The pleasure gone, I gave up a habit I loved. “Do not love the world, or anything in the world.” John, in his first epistle, gave us … [Read more...] about A Bad Taste

This has been circulating on Facebook, so you may have seen it. I begged and pleaded with people to assure me that this is a spoof, some sort of put-on. But it appears to be real. I am speechless. Not sure what to say. … [Read more...] about Adventures in Christianity: High-Fashion Baptisms?

Deep Fry this and serve a little bit of heaven at your Thanksgiving table! … [Read more...] about A Thanksgiving Feast

I am preaching through Acts on Sunday nights and this week I was in Acts 3 where the story of the healing of the lame beggar is told. As I was working on my sermon Sunday afternoon (and keeping my procrastination license current), I had a thought that stunned me, saddened me and challenged me. I would like to share it with you. The story is familiar. A man born without the ability to walk who spends every day begging for alms in front of the entrance to the Temple. Day after day he sits there and nothing changes. Then one day Peter and John walk by and he asks them for what he wants and … [Read more...] about A Lame Beggar, A Lame Religion, and a Life-Changing Encounter

How did we survive before ESPN? Is a lack of integrity part of the job application for USC football coaches? Isn't college football a prime example of the lament of the prophets, "Why do the evil prosper?" Does the success of an inferior Notre Dame team tempt one to believe in the existence of luck? Is it possible that Missouri wishes it has not joined the SEC? Does anyone miss the NHL? Do you ever wonder just how corrupt college sports really are? (especially football) Were we stupid to cheer for Lance Armstrong? Do they send sports announcers to "How to Say Moronic … [Read more...] about Some Sports Questions to Ponder

Habakkuk was confused, frustrated, and evidently just a little bit ticked at God. "Oh, Lord, how long shall I cry for help and you will not hear? Or cry to you 'Violence" and you will not save?"  (Hab 1:2) His concern was focused on the wickedness that was so prevalent among God's people, in his nation. "So the law is paralyzed, and justice never goes forth. For the wicked surround the righteous; so justice goes forth perverted." (Hab 1:4) Read between the lines. "Where are you, God? Why are you allowing this wickedness to prevail?" Then, God answered Habakkuk, but it was not an … [Read more...] about Did God Choose Barack Obama as President?

For clarity, I am speaking in this post of biblically-based, gospel-founded Christianity, not cultural Christianity or Christendom.  A friend mentioned the other day that there were 4 billion "Christians" on earth. Not sure where that statistic comes from, but does any of us really believe that there are 4 billion "born-again" Christians - those who have repented of their sins and trusted Jesus Christ alone (and consciously) for their salvation. I grew up in a Christianized, Christian-centric, Christian-sympathetic world. I have heard arguments on both sides, but I do not believe that the … [Read more...] about A New Era: Where Christians Are a Cultural Minority?

Be nice. Tell us what you think. It seems to me that we will know the likely outcome when they are finished counting Florida and Ohio.  Romney probably needs both. Who will control the House and Senate?     … [Read more...] about An Election Night Open Forum

When I was a coach, I was a little bit of a stats nut. I tend to be the same way with my blogging. We don't publish our numbers, but they are tracked. I can't help but look at them. This is the 2000th post in SBC Voices history! It might surprise no one that I have written the most posts - 582 to this point. Tony Kummer (our fearless leader) has published 196, Jared Moore has added 168, and Mike Leake has published 12o. No one else is above 100 posts. We've had posts from 29 people, in addition to 167 that are classified under our "Guest Blogger" designation. In the approximately 5 … [Read more...] about SBC Voices’ 2000th Post

1) I am amazed that I am not required to show any form of ID to vote. Every election there are accusations of massive fraud and yet we still allow people to vote without the simple requirement that I demonstrate that I am David Miller from 4330 Old Lakeport Road and I am duly registered and qualified to vote. Is there any legitimate reason NOT to require people to show proof of their identity before voting other than the desire to keep open the option to engage in electoral fraud? 2) Has there ever been an election with as many moral and spiritual quandaries as this one? The evangelical … [Read more...] about Observations on the Democrat Process in This Republic