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Unrestrained Mercy from an Infinitely Merciful God

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“For evils have encompassed me beyond number…”  (Psalm 40:12a) This is life in a broken world.  Bitterness. Wrath. Anger. Slander. Malice. Lies. Murder. Deceit. Grief. Pain. Tears. Sorrow. Regret. Hate. Cold. Brokenness. Yes, evil is all around. I have no problem in a broken world crying out—“Lord, have mercy.  Lord, deliver.  Lord, rescue.  Lord, heal.  Lord, bring redemption”.  I know He is greater than the brokenness.  I know that He is able to heal.  I know that He will bring justice.  Sometimes, it is hard to wait on the Lord in the midst of brokenness—but I keep a steady hope … [Read more...] about Unrestrained Mercy from an Infinitely Merciful God

Adrian Rogers on Solving the Problems of the World and the Mission of the Church

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I just came across this quote, and thought it was pretty relevant to the current discussion on the mission of the church. Now the problem with the world today is we've never really seen where the problem is. And the heart of the human problem is the problem of the human heart, which is desperately wicked. But I wouldn't expect anyone to stand up in Congress and say, "Gentlemen, the problem is sin." Would you expect that? Or would you expect someone to stand up in one of our great universities—a PhD—and say, "Sirs, I have finally found the problem with mankind. It's sin"? Of course not! Would … [Read more...] about Adrian Rogers on Solving the Problems of the World and the Mission of the Church

See you Monday. Happy Thanksgiving from SBC Voices!

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We have some good posts in the bullpen awaiting me to hit the magic publish button.  But it is my belief that there are much better things to do this next few days than to blog.  Chew on turkey, not on SBC news, opinion and perspective.  We'll be back up and publishing on Monday. I have a long to-do list for the next couple of days. 1)  I broke my turkey deep-frier thermometer and have to get one.  No turkey should be prepared in any way other than by deep frying.  It is a moral obligation.  I've also got to make sure I've got a fresh bottle of propane (and propane accessories). 2) … [Read more...] about See you Monday. Happy Thanksgiving from SBC Voices!

Sharing the Gospel is as Easy as KtGMSCSPSCSEP4D (*)

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(*) Thankfully, it is much easier than that! Not long ago I was explaining the Christian faith to someone and they said that nobody ever explained it so clearly before. While that is a very gracious compliment to me, I couldn't help think of it as a charge against every other Christian this person has met. I know for a fact that at other times I, too, have not been clear. Yes, ultimately it is the Holy Spirit who opens the ears of the hearer, but from the opening pages of the book of Acts onward, we see that those who proclaim Christ do so in the power of the Holy Spirit and with human … [Read more...] about Sharing the Gospel is as Easy as KtGMSCSPSCSEP4D (*)

I Am Satisfied (from Micah Fries)

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(Micah was gracious to share this great piece with us originally published at MicahFries.com, his blog.  Enjoy!   Jesus says that being a disciple requires denying ourselves, taking up our cross and following Him. If this is true, why is it possible to look across the landscape of Evangelicalism in American and see so little self-denial, cross bearing, following of Jesus? Why is prosperity theology so dominant in the American landscape? Why do Christians seem to struggle so intensely with the presence of pain in their lives? Could it be that we have misrepresented Jesus and His … [Read more...] about I Am Satisfied (from Micah Fries)

These things I am thankful for…

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With thanksgiving coming, I thought it only appropriate that I share some things I am thankful for… 1.   The changing of the seasons.  One of my best friends, my old roommate from seminary, is from southern Georgia whereas I have spent the vast majority of my life in central Missouri.  He always hated this time of year outside of the south—because 40 is just too cold, and everything dies (green going to brown and falling off, that is).  But I will take cool weather, the smell of fire places, the changing leaves, the morning haze through the brown trees, the snow, and my 4 wheel drive any … [Read more...] about These things I am thankful for…

Redemption for a Badnewsaphobe

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If you look up an indexed list of phobias (which every sane person does daily, right?!?)…there you will notice what seems to me a strange phobia: euphobia.  Euphobia is the fear of hearing good news.  Strangely absent from the list is a fear of hearing bad news.  Apparently, fearing bad news is perfectly acceptable. That’s good for me that this particular phobia did not make the list, because I’m a badnewsaphobe.  Unfortunately for me though, it does make God’s list of junk that’s not fitting for those living in redemption instead of rebellion.  And that stings. My badnewsaphobia is … [Read more...] about Redemption for a Badnewsaphobe

One Man’s Rant: Resenting the Increasing Encroachment of Black Friday on Thanksgiving!

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I'm a little mad.  Let me tell you all about it. I will admit that I've been an active participant in Black Friday chaos in years past.  I've stood outside Best Buy in 11 degree weather with friends and family waiting for the store to open and the madness to begin.  In the "good old days" we had to get up and go to the store by about 2 or 3 in the morning to get a decent place in line.  The last time I stood in the queue was a few years back and we had to go there around 8:30 on Thanksgiving evening to get our place and wait for 5 AM when the store would open. Now, the Black Friday, our … [Read more...] about One Man’s Rant: Resenting the Increasing Encroachment of Black Friday on Thanksgiving!