AFRICANS IN THE BABY JESUS’ BLOODLINE A Biblical Response to Megyn Kelly’s Claim That Santa Claus and Jesus are White By William Dwight Mckissic, Sr. In response to Aisha Harris’ article “Santa Claus Should Not Be a White Man Anymore,” Fox News Commentator, Megyn Kelly gave the following response: "By the way, for all you kids watching at home, Santa is white but this person is just arguing that maybe we should also have a black Santa. Santa is what he is and just so you know, we are debating this because someone wrote about it, kids. Just because it makes you feel uncomfortable … [Read more...] about Africans in the Baby Jesus’ Bloodline (by Wm Dwight McKissic, Sr.)
Freedom of Speech (by Paul Thompson)
Paul Thompson blogs at "The Bridge." I’m a day late on the big A&E vs. Phil Robertson (Duck Dynasty) buzz. I have to admit that I actually don’t watch Duck Dynasty, not because it doesn’t have its merits, I just don’t pay money for TV. When I opened my Twitter and Facebook accounts this morning this was the topic of the day, yesterday and today. So, I’ve been busy catching up on the issue. After reading a few articles, I’ve decided that there is some misunderstanding about freedom of speech. I’ll agree with many that the decision to suspend Phil Robertson from the show seems to be a bad … [Read more...] about Freedom of Speech (by Paul Thompson)
Dwight McKissic on Phil Robertson’s Comments on Homosexuality and Race (by William Dwight Mckissic, Sr)
THE NAACP AND THE MEDIA OUGHT TO BE ASHAMED FOR ATTEMPTING TO EXPLOIT AND MISREPRESENT PHIL ROBERTSON’S REMARKS REGARDING HOMOSEXUALITY AND RACE WHY BELIEVERS SHOULD SUPPORT DUCK DYNASTY STAR, PHIL ROBERTSON By William Dwight Mckissic, Sr. UNBELIEVABLE!!! Duck Dynasty star, Phil Robertson, has been suspended indefinitely from the most popular show in the history of cable television for simply expressing a biblical worldview regarding homosexuality. The A&E Television Network has determined that silencing and punishing Phil Robertson was/is more important than respecting his right of … [Read more...] about Dwight McKissic on Phil Robertson’s Comments on Homosexuality and Race (by William Dwight Mckissic, Sr)
What To Think About the Minister’s Housing Allowance (by Joel Rainey)
Joel Rainey is the Director of Missions at Mid-Maryland Baptist Association, an adjunct professor at Capital Bible Seminary and blogs at Themelios (Twitter - @joelrainey). This post was originally published at his site. I'm not sure if I've ever used this site to address an issue having to do with the United States Tax Code, so this will, I believe, be a first. But before you browse on, or think you can use the following to put yourself to sleep, indulge me for just a bit, especially if you are a pastor or a church leader trying to make sense of a recent Federal ruling that could potentially … [Read more...] about What To Think About the Minister’s Housing Allowance (by Joel Rainey)
Brethren, Our Housing Allowance Is Now Unconstitutional (by William Thornton)
William Thornton is the SBC Plodder, and this post originally appeared there. It has been ruled so by a federal district judge in Wisconsin. I don't know how widely the decision is to be applied. My CPA blogging friend, Peter Reilly has greater understanding of this than I, so here is what he says: The Freedom From Religion Foundation has won a stunning victory in the United States District Court For The Western District Of Wisconsin where Judge Barbara Crabb has ruled that a substantial tax benefit enjoyed by many thousands of clergy – ministers, priests, rabbis, imams and others – is … [Read more...] about Brethren, Our Housing Allowance Is Now Unconstitutional (by William Thornton)
Gospel Parenting, Part 3 (by Jeremy Vanatta)
Jeremy Vanatta is the pastor and an elder of Southside Baptist Church in Lebanon, TN. He holds a PhD in New Testament from Mid-America BTS. He blogs at The Threshing Floor, where this article originally appeared. Exposing Man-Centered Methods in Parenting As discussed in the previous article Beyond Behavior: Dealing with the Heart, parenting is no easy task because we are not just dealing with our children that sin. We are also dealing with our own sinful hearts. In order to discipline our children biblically, we must be aware of the ways in which our sinful pride manifests … [Read more...] about Gospel Parenting, Part 3 (by Jeremy Vanatta)
Gospel Parenting, Part 2 (by Jeremy Vanatta)
Jeremy Vanatta is the pastor and an elder of Southside Baptist Church in Lebanon, TN. He holds a PhD in New Testament from Mid-America BTS. He blogs at The Threshing Floor, where this article originally appeared. Beyond Behavior: Dealing with the Heart If the previous article, Foundations for Gospel Parenting, were not clear enough, this article intends to convince us further that parenting is impossible without the grace of God. In parenting, we are not dealing with a dog or some other animal that can be trained through behavior modification or some other psychoanalytic … [Read more...] about Gospel Parenting, Part 2 (by Jeremy Vanatta)
Talk With the World, Not Just About It: Reflections on the Global Faith Forum (by Joel Rainey)
Joel Rainey is the Director of Missions at Mid-Maryland Baptist Association, an adjunct professor at Capital Bible Seminary and blogs at Themelios (Twitter - @joelrainey). This post was originally published at his site. Greetings from 30,000 feet! I'm writing while on my way back from the Global Faith Forum at Northwood Church in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where I just enjoyed an amazing weekend with many, many world-class leaders. I'm grateful to Bob Roberts, who has been a friend of several years, but also a great coach to me over the past two years as I have tried to lead our network … [Read more...] about Talk With the World, Not Just About It: Reflections on the Global Faith Forum (by Joel Rainey)
Of Networks and Associations (by Bill Gernenz)
Bill Gernenz is a pastor in East Texas and blogs at “Broken and Undone.” This is the first in a three part series on Associations that appeared at his blog. Tuesday morning brings about a dozen pastors/ministers/church leaders together for breakfast. It is a wonderful time of fellowship that ends in a brief time of prayer. I value my relationships with each of these men, BUT… …though most of us are members of the same local Baptist association, there is not much else we do together. I suspect most other local Baptist associations – and state conventions – have the same story. Through … [Read more...] about Of Networks and Associations (by Bill Gernenz)
Tozer and ‘The Speaking Voice’ (by Ken Hamrick)
"So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Rom. 10:17). The Bible is foundational to our faith. But it is more than the written word of God that brings us to that faith. Apart from the Holy Spirit's witness heard in our spiritual heart, the Bible is just words written about God. By the Holy Spirit speaking to our heart, the words of the Bible become God's word personally spoken to us. It is one thing to read about God; it is quite another to hear Him spiritually speaking to us. Though the former is factual, the latter is piercing, life-giving and life-changing. A. W. … [Read more...] about Tozer and ‘The Speaking Voice’ (by Ken Hamrick)