SBC Issues

My husband and I were both Christians when we became involved with each other but our life did not bear the fruit of it in many ways. We broke up, but then I found out I was pregnant.  My now sister in law told him I was pregnant (because I refused to) and after a few weeks of fighting about it we were married. I loved Mike very much but I knew he had cold feet for a reason. I didn't want him to feel like he had to marry me, but I also didn't want to feel like I was second choice either. Nearly 18 years later, we are both the wiser and each of us have a deep and intimate relationship with … [Read more...] about Christian Courtship & Helping Teens To Learn From Our Sin

I just wanted to plug a new wesbite I'm developing. It's basically an aggregator for daily bible devotions pulled from various RSS feeds. Going forward I might add some writers and give it a go as a blog too, but for now I'm just letting it build up some traffic. Check it out and give me suggestions. … [Read more...] about Christian Devotions Online

There have been numerous posts recently from different SBC personalities about the visions competing for the future of the Southern Baptist Convention.  In my opinion, the debate has gotten nasty and defaming to Christ.  People have differing opinions on what these visions are and how many different visions exist.  There is the Baptist Identity vision, the Founders vision(GCR), the cooperationists vision, and in my opinion there is the common man vision.(there are more visions, but I will leave it at those) I am a common man.  I want what is best for the Southern Baptist Convention.  I am … [Read more...] about SBC: In Need of Direction

Considering our economic trouble, shrinking churches, and loss of political influence - now is the time for prayer. The Southern Baptist Commission For National Revival (SBCNR) has issued the following prayer.  All Southern Baptists Churches are encouraged to read this prayer aloud at 11:10 AM EST on Sunday 15 March 2009. This national harmony of prayer will certainly turn back the tide of judgement now threatening our nation. You can download a PDF bulletin insert from the SBCNR website.    SBC Prayer For National Revival Lord, we thank you that we are not like other … [Read more...] about Urgent Call For Prayer: Ignore At Your Own Risk

When it comes to Twitter & Facebook I'm lazy - or may be just cautious of using my time - or maybe just "stuck up." In any case, this post is to promote your alternate internet identity. So, if you Facebook, Twitter, Webkinz, Second Life or whatever - use the comments below to make some friends. You can also talk about who you follow on Twitter besides EdStetzer. I'm TonyKummer on twitter and shy on Facebook. … [Read more...] about SBC Bloggers On Social Media

What is cooperation? My online dictionary says cooperation means: "1: the action of cooperating; common effort. 2: association of persons for common benefit." It's kinda like my granddaughters' cheerleading dance presentations. Each girl has her own personality. Each has her own height, weight, and abilty to perform the cheer in a fluid motion of unity. They cooperate in making this occur with a common effort to achieve one voice to benefit the whole. If one girl decides she'd rather dance to a different song and when the music begins, she dances to a song in her own head, she is not … [Read more...] about ARE YOU A COOPERATING SOUTHERN BAPTIST?

There was news out today about the murder of SBC pastor Fred Winters. According to the reports he was shot during the worship service at his church. Here are some links to follow the story and encourage you to pray. Google News Tracking Associated Baptist Press Letter From Illinois Baptist State Association  FBC Maryville Website … [Read more...] about SBC Pastor Murdered

The selection process is complete and the tournament has started. Go to SBC Blog Madness Round #1. It was the most fun the SBC Blogosphere has ever had. So, I'm bringing back SBC Voices Blog Madness for 2009. It's a bracket style tournament where you get to vote for the top blogs in the SBC blogosphere. This year, the selection committee wants your help. So take a look at the field below and leave a comment. Which blogs do you think deserve top seeding? Which blogs bubbles need to burst. You're spirited comments will make this contest better. The tournament will begin on Sunday 15 … [Read more...] about SBC Blog Madness 2009: Selection Committee

Our pastor spoke to us on a recent Sunday morning on the difference between "holiness" and "holier than thou". Doctor Hadley gave several verses to point out specifically what holiness is but spent a great portion of the sermon on the latter issue, the sin of being holier than thou. Our main portion of scripture studied was Mark 7: 1-23. I've studied this portion of scripture before but there are always new things to learn each time you read scripture. God reveals a new lesson to you at the appropriate time, I believe. It wasn't that the lesson wasn't there before, or that the scripture … [Read more...] about Holy versus Holier Than Thou

Since 2006 when I started blogging, I've read a continual battery of degrading things about our convention and many of her leaders. The wearisome drone of belittlement, impugning, accusation, and maligning has, at times, stirred me to comment with ire and disgust. Other times I've written posts to encourage us to "grieve not the Holy Spirit" with our maiming of the brethren. Sometimes I've responded to complete strangers on blogs to encourage them not to give up on the SBC because of a few who continually drip, drip, drip words of dissension and division. (I've been so blessed by the … [Read more...] about THE BEST OR WORST OF THE SBC