I was driving my kids to school this morning when the news segment came on K-LOVE. Usually it's cut and paste from Associated Press, but today they ran a story asking for prayer against the website WikiLeaks. According to them, Christians should join together to ask God to intervene against this “radical” news source. They cited the upcoming release of more documents about the war in Afganistan saying this could be dangerous for the US military and civilian informants. Here's my problem. This approach to journalism turns prayer into a tool for controlling public opinion. Never mind if … [Read more...] about When Prayer is Propaganda
Remembering the Internet Monk, Michael Spencer
I just caught the news across the web tonight that the man we called iMonk has passed away. I only met him twice, but I was impressed with his devotion to Jesus. We ate together at Olive Garden, hung around my favorite coffee shop, then hit a used bookstore. He talked much about his now adult children, baseball, and Jesus-shaped spirituality. His blog helped me examine many of my religious beliefs from a new point of view. In the end his words help me become a better Christian. I get the feeling that thousands of others would say the same. In October 2008, I recorded a podcast Michael … [Read more...] about Remembering the Internet Monk, Michael Spencer
2010 SBC Blog Madness Final
The field is down to 4 blogs and bragging rights are still to be won. Click here to see the full results from round #2. This round is now closed and the Baptist21 guys have officially won. They get the $200 in WTSbooks and bragging rights until next year. Congratulations and thanks to all who joined in the fun. Enjoy! SBC Blog Madness Final Four Between The Times Coram Deo – Matt Svoboda MicahFries.com B21 // contending for the faith [poll id="10"] Feel free to promote your blog or break down the competition on your blog, twitter, or Facebook. A little trash talk will … [Read more...] about 2010 SBC Blog Madness Final
SBC Blog Madness 2010 (Round 2)
This round will close sometime Sunday 28 March and only one blog from each division will advance. The final winner will get to pick $200 in WTSbooks. Voting is restricted by IP, so there is only one vote per connection. Enjoy! >> This round is now closed, vote now in the final four. The first round had it's share of upsets, but most of the major contenders made it through. Here is the link back to the first round results. East Division (1st round votes) Between The Times (108 votes) Moore to the Point – Russell Moore (103 votes) Provocations & Pantings – Timmy Brister … [Read more...] about SBC Blog Madness 2010 (Round 2)
SBC Blog Madness 2010
Vote For Your Favorite SBC Bloggers The SBC blog conversation has fallen on hard times, but a few of you guys are still out there. Here's your chance to make a bit of a comeback. This is the 3rd annual blog madness for SBC Voices. This is round #1 and will end Sunday 21 March at an undisclosed time. The final winner will get to pick $200 in WTSbooks. Voting is restricted by IP, so there is only one vote per connection. If we've left off an important blog, leave a comment and we can get it added ASAP. My apologies for weird seeding, we'll have a better idea of where people stand after the … [Read more...] about SBC Blog Madness 2010
The Ultimate Devotional Book Giveaway
Here is a little something for bloggers. I'm doing an over-the-top giveaway on Devotional Christian to promote our site relaunch and format change. For the next few weeks, you can win an amazing set of 22 devotional books. Click here to read the details. … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Devotional Book Giveaway
Tracking The Clark Logan Controversy
Since Thursday afternoon, there has been a conversation on Twitter about the abrupt "resignation" of Clark Logan from the Executive Committee staff. You can follow the events in real time via the Twitter hastag #ClarkLogan View the Twubs for this topic Run the Twitter search Read the official news story … [Read more...] about Tracking The Clark Logan Controversy
SBC 2009: Tops Out Clicked Stories From Tuesday
Social media is making the SBC annual meeting more transparent and real time than ever before. The tweets have been amazing for real time information, but the blogs are still where you can get the full story. So, let me share some of the most out clicked stories we've featured on SBC Voices so far. Many of the best posts are just now floating across the RSS feeds, so keep watching the aggregators on our homepage. Tuesday 23 June 2009 (SBC Day #1) Conflicts of Interests in the SBC and the Great Commission Resurgence Declaration (and Conflict) from Wade Burleson WELL, SHUT MY MOUTH … [Read more...] about SBC 2009: Tops Out Clicked Stories From Tuesday
5 Things That Will NOT Happen At The SBC
Thanks to Matt Privett's comment on my SBC predictions for this post idea. Name five things that will not happen at the Louisville SBC annual meeting. #1 There will be no tailgaters. Although I had a good plan, my pastor shot me down on this one. Maybe in Orlando. #2 There will be no challenge for SBC president, although Wiley might get put up just for laughs. #3 Cornhole will not be adopted as the official sport of the SBC pastor's conference, although Boyce College hackers may attempt to get this video played during the alter call. #4 Les Puryear will enjoy being a small church … [Read more...] about 5 Things That Will NOT Happen At The SBC
Trevin Wax Interviews Danny Akin
Trevin Wax has done it again. This four part interview with Dr. Danny Akin should be required to get in the door at the SBC this summer. It's not, but I might make a motion to that effect. So, you can get a jump by reading it now. Danny Akin Interviewed By Trevin Wax A Vision for Missionary Theologians: Interview with Dr. Danny Akin (Part 1) Turning around the SBC: An Interview with Dr. Danny Akin (2) Great Commission Resurgence: An Interview with Dr. Danny Akin (3) SBC Calvinism and Evangelical Cooperation: An Interview with Dr. Danny Akin (4) … [Read more...] about Trevin Wax Interviews Danny Akin