I contacted Southbury Baptist Church, which Baptist Press said was on the front lines of our efforts to minister to the Newtown Community. It is, I believe, the closest Southern Baptist church to Sandy Hook. I received a letter from John Rowe a few days later (I'm guessing they are inundated) and I would share this letter with the Voices community. There are some prayer requests and information on more tangible help. Here is John's letter: ___________________________________ Mr. Miller My name is John Rowe and I am heading up the response to the contacts that we are receiving. Forgive … [Read more...] about Helping Those Who Help in Tragedy
Merry Christmas, CB Scott: A Bowl Game Open Forum
Here are my predictions for the Bowl games: They don't matter. Oregon/KSU should have been the BCS championship, but they got stupid and lost. The BCS championship game should be cancelled due to overwhelming evil and shame. … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas, CB Scott: A Bowl Game Open Forum
Who’s to Blame?
I've decided to remove my post because I believe I was careless with my words and unintentionally derided Christian homeschooling and Christian private schools. That is not my intention and I myself am quite happy with the education and influence of many Christians who homeschool, have been homeschooled, enroll their children in private Christian schools, and attend private Christian schools. I'm going to think about this over my own Christmas vacation and try to formulate something that is both edifying to other believers and focused on the need for greater Christian influence in the public … [Read more...] about Who’s to Blame?
A Holiday Reminder
‘Tis the season… for depression and struggles, at least that’s what it seems like. I have found here in recent weeks an upswing in counseling and people struggling with sin. This seems odd given what we take this time of year to celebrate—the joy of the coming of our great Savior-King. Through the birth, life, perfect sacrifice, and resurrection of Jesus we have hope. By the grace of God through faith in Christ we have perfect salvation. We who are born into this world in a state of sin, guilty and cursed, with no righteousness of our own, are given as a free gift the righteousness of … [Read more...] about A Holiday Reminder
“Going Bush” till 2013
In Australia "going bush" describes those who leave civilization behind and head for the outback for a while. I am not planning to backpack or head for a cabin over the "holidays" but neither do I intend to be around this blog much. Contributors: starting Saturday and going through the first of the year, post at will. If you have something ready to go, and no one else has something up, put it up. Also, those of you who have admin capabilities, do whatever comment moderation you feel is needed. Trust me, people actually enjoy it when you delete their comments - they never get mad and … [Read more...] about “Going Bush” till 2013
Rend Your Hearts Not Your Facebook Statuses
“Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster. In Joel’s day (and even still today) a sign of great mourning and grief was to tear your garments. It wasn’t that they’d bust out into Hulk Hogan’s “I’m a Real American Hero” and rip up their camel-haired cloaks to shreds. It was usually a slit from bottom to top that indicated deep … [Read more...] about Rend Your Hearts Not Your Facebook Statuses
When the Fullness of Time Had Come…
Galatians 4:4-5 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. Around 400 BC, God spoke to Israel through the prophet Malachi, calling Israel to repent of their sins. He lodged 5 accusations against them and gave evidence that each was true, in spite of Israel’s protestations of innocence. And then, God went silent. For nearly 400 years, there was no prophetic word given to the people of God. There were false prophets who claimed to have a word from God, and … [Read more...] about When the Fullness of Time Had Come…
Video Responses Appropriate for All Blog Comments
When someone makes a point in disagreement with what I have advocated, I can respond with this: When someone complains about what I say, or whines about a deleted comment. When someone makes a particularly good point. When someone introduces Calvinism into a non-related comment stream When someone makes a really annoying point, or advocates ignoring biblical convictions to "just come together. When CB Scott starts talking about "Sabanation" Add yours as you please! … [Read more...] about Video Responses Appropriate for All Blog Comments
The Church’s Wrong Foundation.
The church's one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord; She is his new creation by water and the Word. From heaven he came and sought her to be his holy bride; With his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died. Would that it were so. There is only one true foundation for the church of Jesus Christ - Jesus Christ, the cornerstone. The Spirit of God brought Jews and Gentiles together in one Body, breaking down the social prejudices and barriers that held them apart in the culture at large. Slave and free partook of the same bread and wine, as did men and women in a culture that … [Read more...] about The Church’s Wrong Foundation.
Spoons in Your Fridge
“Nikki! What in the world are you doing? You can’t do that!” I gently said to my dear wife. She had just committed an unpardonable sin in my home of origin. She…are you ready for my unveiling of her dastardly crime…she…left a…spoon…in our leftovers…and…oh the humanity!…put said bowl and spoon…in the refrigerator!!! Apparently, she is hell bent on killing our entire family. At least that is the way that I was raised to think. Nikki in tears of laughter—or maybe pain, I never can tell—informed me that this little spoon rule was nothing more than an old wives tale. I think she also … [Read more...] about Spoons in Your Fridge