SBC Voices

I headed out to work this evening, doing a little missionary-ing. I left the apartment and ventured down to Avenida 10 de Agosto, walking the quarter of a mile to the nearest trolley stop.  It was not yet exceptionally crowded, so I only had to wait for the third trolley before I was able to board.  The attendant shoe-horned me into the last available spot just barely inside the vehicle, making sure the doors didn’t pinch me as they closed.  I’m about 6’ tall, not exactly gargantuan, but most Ecuadorians are far shorter, somewhere around 5’ 5”.  For me, a bus or trolley ride is usually an … [Read more...] about Potato-Based Missions

I am pleased to publish for our readers this statement from the First Baptist Church of Crystal Springs, MS, in which they express repentance over the racism that existed in the church.  Here is the text of the statement that was read Sunday.  According to BP, the church stood in affirmation of the statement after it was given. A Statement of Restoration and Reconciliation We the members of the body of Christ known as First Baptist Church Crystal Springs do this day affirm our unchanging belief that Jesus Christ is Lord of the church. Our church is indeed His church. We recognize that He, … [Read more...] about Affirming First Baptist Church, Crystal Springs, and Their Repentance

So you all know by now that I am not a Calvinist, I am a Wovenist, but as a Wovenist, there are some attributes of Calvinism that I agree with.  Wovenists affirm election and predestination without destroying man's choice and responsibility.  In my Bible Reading, I am continuing to develop the theological points of Wovenism as I find how God continues to intersect with us. One of the things I have always been torn about is Limited Atonement.  I know and believe that Christ died for the whole world, and His blood could cover the sins of every person who ever existed.  The the other hand, the … [Read more...] about A different perspective of Limited Atonement

It finally arrived. A few days ago the UPS guy lugged in two hefty boxes.  Inside the boxes contained a treasure that I have been awaiting for months now.  I honestly, have never been so excited about a Sunday school curriculum.  I opened the box and with trembling hands pulled out the leaders guides to The Gospel Project. In my feeble hands I was holding the most potent and subtle dose of Arminian/Traditionalist/non-Calvinistic kryptonite this world has ever seen.  From various sources I have been informed that this Gospel Project thing was a subtle way to indoctrinate our churches in … [Read more...] about Why I’m Sending Back The Gospel Project

I posted my first blog post in 2008. Since then, I have blogged at my blog, blogged at other people's blog, and I blog here as well. I have blogged on issues, I have blogged to get free stuff, and I have blogged to vent anger. I have also blogged to celebrate events and to promote places I think are good. Some of what I blog about are things I would like to see changed. That's good, but there is a relevant addition to this reality. Blogs, on their own, do not change much. That is not to say that a blog is not useful, but when you want to see organizational or institutional change, a blog is … [Read more...] about Blogging is only a start

I got a direct message on Twitter from a friend when I got home today, asking why he had been placed on moderation. Somehow, our computer had read him as a new user and blocked his comments until I approved them. But that started me thinking how often people seem to have mistaken ideas about how we operate here at Voices, and what I do here. So, I thought I would share a few facts I have shared before.  Several times recently, I have been asked questions that indicate that there is widespread misunderstanding about how we work. Frankly, some of that is intentional. There are people out … [Read more...] about Correcting Misconceptions about SBC Voices

Saw this at Denny Burk's site. If you didn't see it there (and shame on you if you don't read Denny regularly!), here it is.  Iowa is proud of our champ, even if she is a transplant!   … [Read more...] about Gabby Douglas Interview

I am a conflicted blogger. I love blogging and I love this site, and yet I am often concerned about whether the way we do things is the right way. There can be little doubt about the popularity and expanded impact of blogging. But the question still remains as to whether what we do is spiritually productive. Are we an asset to the kingdom or do we hinder God's work? If we are going to improve our work, a little self-reflection is in order.  I think there is a simple way for each of us to review our own record as bloggers - to do a little self-evaluation that could help us.  Here's my idea; … [Read more...] about A Suggestion for Better Baptist Blogging