Job Dalomba

One of the great neglects currently and for the past few decades in the Baptists and Evangelical tradition has been how we think about and minister to children and teenagers. Because Baptists and Evangelicals believe in the necessity of regeneration for one’s salvation and thus for full membership in the local church, many current Baptists and Evangelicals will take a view of the children of believer’s that, although consistent, is nonetheless unhelpful and unhealthy. Reserving baptism and the Lord’s Supper only for those who come forward in profession of faith does not nor should it cause … [Read more...] about 22 Practical Ways To Help Your Toddlers Profit From Corporate Worship

It is easy when reading the Bible to overlook many magnificent things that are contained within. We know and yet often forget that what is said in the Scripture, if they are true, is truly astonishing. One astonishing truth occurs in the short verse of Ezekiel 21:1: “The word of the LORD came to me.” The old English phrase, “I beg your pardon?”, might be appropriate here. The LORD himself spoke to Ezekiel. Let that sink in. The Almighty, Creator, Ruler of the universe, all nations and all men, spoke words to a created being, a man. He talked with Him. What a glorious reality we often miss, … [Read more...] about Meditation on Ezekiel 21:1

There is a growing desire in many Christian families for family devotions, but when it comes time to actually having a devotion, we often end up doing nothing or not knowing what to do. This leads to our growing desire turning into regret and guilt and ends up with a lack of devotional time. What I hope to do here is help parents of little children grow in the grace of family devotions and move past regret to enjoyment in their family life. BEGINNING THOUGHTS First thing first, what do we mean by the word liturgy? A liturgy is the pattern by which we organize a worship service. Every … [Read more...] about Liturgy for Little Ones: Building Habits of Family Devotions.

Here is something to consider: Every Christian tradition is defined by certain doctrines and events that shapes their Christian. In other words, we all have something that we turn to in answering the question, “Where does God meet with His people to speak to them?” Or, “What means or method has God chosen to come and speak to his people?” I agree and affirm that the Holy Spirit mediates Christ to us and is God’s agent of sealing us in Christ. But we all agree that there are other means by which God communicates with us. We know He uses the Bible, prayer, Christian fellowship, etc. But what … [Read more...] about What is the Center of Your Life?

Human beings share a common love: food. I’m not referring to our common need of food, but of our common love for food. All of us have certain foods we love. We relate certain foods to certain events, traditions and people. I often associate certain places. When I think of Destin, Florida, I think of Fish Tacos. When I think of Crowder, MS. I think of chicken and dressing. Zimbabwe? Grilled wart hog. Peru? Cow heart and French fries. New York City? Homemade mozzarella sticks. Southaven, MS.? Well, it was Avellino’s Pizza, but there is a new favorite place for me now: Leelavadee. They serve Thai … [Read more...] about Why We Love Food

Twenty-first Evangelical Christianity, meet modernism. Modernism, meet the Evangelicals. Wed together and you get what could be called Vegan Christianity. Vegan Christianity, simply put, is a type of Christianity that seeks to look at the world and Christian practices the way many vegans look at food: fuel to sustain you that at times is enjoyable because it tastes good, but knowing how it sustains you is the real joy of it. I have no disagreement with the life giving, sustaining power that comes from the means of grace and other things that give Christian's vitality. To have a problem would … [Read more...] about Vegan Christianity