This is really dangerous and I may regret it and just trash the whole thing. But someone asked me the other day what I thought of a candidate. I don't pay much attention. As an Iowan, I will see and hear more than I want of the Republican candidates in the months between now and the caucuses in February. But right now, I don't know what to think of any of them. What do you think? I know there are some Obamaites out there and you probably feel excluded, but the Democratic nominee is not a big surprise, unless someone jumps into the Dem race. But the Rep side is wide open and most of … [Read more...] about Open Thread: Who’s Your Early Favorite for the 2012 Election?
Open Thread: The Weekly Sports-related Talkathon (Go Seminoles!!!!)
Chat away. I'm just glad that while many things divide us, cheering for the Florida State Seminoles can unite us this week. … [Read more...] about Open Thread: The Weekly Sports-related Talkathon (Go Seminoles!!!!)
Discussions of Calvinism on SBC Voices
I'm really tired of it. That weariness has been growing over time and now I have reached the point where I think I need to make some changes in the way we approach the subject of Calvinism here. This is not a rebuke of one article or one author, but of the whole tone and tenor of discussions not only here but also throughout the SBC blogosphere. Observing the discussion here the last couple of days just crystallized things in my mind. As the editor of SBC Voices, I have the authority to make some changes and I intend to attempt to do that. For what its worth, here's how I feel. I am … [Read more...] about Discussions of Calvinism on SBC Voices
False Teacher Said What?
Words fail... So maybe God's Word will suffice: For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 … [Read more...] about False Teacher Said What?
A Pandemic American Heresy
Originally published on September 9, 2009 at sbcIMPACT! I am very slow to drop the H-bomb on anyone. I will tell you I disagree with you. I will try to explain why I disagree with your position. But I seldom call people heretics. For me, that is a term reserved for those who hold doctrines that would undermine the very foundation of our faith and nullify the gospel. We should be very careful about using the word. Understanding that, I assert that there is a heresy that has become rampant, even pandemic, in American Christianity. I call it a heresy because I believe that it nullifies the … [Read more...] about A Pandemic American Heresy
9/11, 2 Chronicles 7:14, and Prayers for Revival
Last night, several of the churches of Siouxland (the general term for Sioux City, South Sioux City, NE and North Sioux City, SD) came together for a time of prayer for our nation. There were two Baptist pastors involved, three Assemblies of God, a Lutheran church and a couple of Reformed fellowships. Each of us had five minutes to introduce a topic related to our national plight, lead in prayer, then give those involved time to prayer in small groups about the issue. Before I get to my point, some observations: 1) I really enjoy doing things like this and I believe that God is … [Read more...] about 9/11, 2 Chronicles 7:14, and Prayers for Revival
Remembering One Very Bad Day
SBC Voices Sports Trash-Talk Forum: September 10 and 11
Same rules as last week, folks. We need MORE people trashing the SEC, though. … [Read more...] about SBC Voices Sports Trash-Talk Forum: September 10 and 11
Open Thread: How Should Churches and Christians Commemorate 9/11?
Ten years ago the unthinkable happened - our homeland was attacked. This year, September 11 is a Sunday and so it is natural that there would be questions about what churches should do to commemorate this event. Nothing? Patriotic Services? Prayer Times? 1) Tell us about what your church is doing. 2) Tell us what you think churches should or should not be doing. 3) Discuss the Christian's response to Islam and to Muslims. We've had a couple of good posts on the issue the last couple of days. Somehow, we need to stand as a nation against Islamic terrorism while also loving … [Read more...] about Open Thread: How Should Churches and Christians Commemorate 9/11?
It’s Time to Retire the KJV
The KJV is celebrating its 400th birthday this year and it has served the church of Jesus Christ well over those years. Its time for the church to offer the KJV a gold watch, shake its hand, and let it fade into history. Andrew Wencl, at sbcIMPACT posted an article today which facetiously (I think) suggested a resolution for the 2012 SBC Annual Meeting calling us to state that it is not an acceptable translation for use in Christian churches today - as per previous resolutions concerning the TNIV and NIV. He is on to something. It is time for serious Bible students and people in the pews to … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Retire the KJV