(NOTE: Danny Akin has graciously responded to this post. His comment is #113.) (Editor's Note: I have closed comments on his topic. We've all said our piece. There is no value to mud-slinging and I doubt much productive will come from continuing this discussion. If we have done nothing else, we have established that contrary to what was insinuated, there is no significant drinking problem at SEBTS. ) I just posted on why I love blogging, and soon after posting, I was directed by a friend to Peter Lumpkins' latest post, "Here Come Those Boozin' [young, cool, and hip] Baptists: A … [Read more...] about Responding to Peter Lumpkins re Alcohol and SEBTS
Why I Love Blogging
It is fashionable to disrespect blogging. State conventions have passed resolutions focused on the evils of our pursuit. The new NAMB president showed utter disdain for those of us who write online, saying that we all wear housecoats and live with our mothers. Several prominent bloggers have for various reasons either left blogging behind or cut back dramatically. I have no doubts that blogging sometimes takes more of my time than I should probably give it. And there are certainly times when blogs get out of hand. Wild and unsubstantiated rumors sometimes fly, and people can dig their … [Read more...] about Why I Love Blogging
Christians and Sex: This is No Time for Silence
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is -- His good, pleasing and perfect will. -- Romans 12:2 I always wanted to sing, but never had any confidence in my voice, nor did I ever learn to read music. Still, that didn't discourage me from joining the First Baptist Church youth choir. The summer trips were great; the youth musicals inspiring, the snack suppers worth the effort. The choir sounded great too, but I can take no credit for that. I did not want to be heard, … [Read more...] about Christians and Sex: This is No Time for Silence
Whither Discernment?: A TV Show that Gives Me Little “Glee”
Many of you will think this post is strange, but I am the paterfamilias of a show choir family. Family History My first two sons sang in the youth musicals at church, but never caught the show choir bug. It all started in my third son's freshman year. I had coached him in both basketball and soccer in middle school and he was headed to high school with his father's high hopes for a good athletic career. His world, and mine, changed when a friend invited him to show choir tryouts. Show Choirs always need guys so Ben went and auditioned. They made him dance captain that day (thats … [Read more...] about Whither Discernment?: A TV Show that Gives Me Little “Glee”
A Moderate’s Playground: My View of the Conservative Resurgence
Recently I opened a blogpost for the discussion of sports. It has been a great diversion – I love sports, probably too much. But that post has served two purposes. It gave us a chance to talk about sports while also keeping the sports trash-talk (something I consider a moral imperative) off the other posts. If you want to post about the Hawkeyes, the Yankees, or any of the lesser teams out there, you have a place to go. There is a small group of bloggers who seem to come by Voices for no purpose other than to talk about the Conservative Resurgence that restored the SBC to its … [Read more...] about A Moderate’s Playground: My View of the Conservative Resurgence
The SBC & CP: What Language Do You Speak?
On Wednesday, Dave linked to a blog post by Micah Fries entitled, “The Tie that Binds?” Micah wrote his post in response to a Baptist Press article reporting on the Louisiana Baptist Convention’s recent passage of a resolution in support of the Cooperative Program and in support of Executive Director David Hankins’ open letter to the trustees of NAMB regarding the nomination of Kevin Ezell to lead that missions agency. Micah confessed that he was “startled” when he read the article. The following quote by Dr. David Crosby, Pastor of FBC New Orleans, particularly jumped out at him: The CP is … [Read more...] about The SBC & CP: What Language Do You Speak?
The Koran and the Gospel
Originally posted at Modern March This post was prompted by a poor “tweet” and the even poorer statement by Ray Bakke that led to it. Redeemer City to City, a church planting resource that I admire and respect, held the Movement Day 2010 Conference in New York City, the headlining speakers being Timothy Keller and Bill Hybels. Naturally, I was interested. I was at work at the time, so my following of the conference was via the Twitter hashtag #mday2010 on my phone. Things were going smoothly until this came across the #mday2010 feed: Now, I’m not one for trying to be the … [Read more...] about The Koran and the Gospel
IMHO: Blog-posts Worth Reading 10/6/2010
I have read two posts this morning that I think are well worth your time to read. I will link to them and encourage you to go there. Alan Cross First, Alan Cross, who has been one of my favorite bloggers for some time, has a powerful article called "The Failings of Christendom." He says, "Christendom is the establishment of Christianity (or a version of it) as the state or accepted religion in the larger culture. It is the syncretism of Biblical Christianity with the goals and purposes of the prevailing world system, creating a mixed civil religion that looks Christian in its forms, … [Read more...] about IMHO: Blog-posts Worth Reading 10/6/2010
Church Attendance: What Makes a Good Church Member?
Until he retired in 2002, my dad was a railroad man. As I was growing up in the 80’s and 90’s, he worked in the city 90 miles from where we lived, driving back and forth every night. His weekends were unusual—typically Tuesday and Wednesday—and he worked nights. This was hardly a 40-hour-a-week job as it was often fraught with late trains and mechanical problems requiring overtime. When he was at home he slept about four hours a day, and spent a good chunk of the rest of his time building various carpentry products to supplement his income. For most of my childhood, dad didn’t go to … [Read more...] about Church Attendance: What Makes a Good Church Member?
Bill O’Reilly Feeds Bill Maher Stale Bread
I'm wondering did anyone catch the No-Spin-Zone last night? Am I the only one who thinks somebody needs to call Bill O'Reilly, invite him to lunch, and explain some Bible facts to him? Last night's episode of the "Bold-Fresh" Factor-Man feeding biblical advice to Bill Maher, fell short of a few loaves and fishes. Someone...puleeze, explain to the two Bills how important the Old Testament is to Christians and what we believe. The Old Testament is not a bunch of "allegory" and fiction. Bill Maher thinks the entire Bible is filled with fantasies--not just allegories. He corrects Bill … [Read more...] about Bill O’Reilly Feeds Bill Maher Stale Bread