This is a post, at full length, by Dr. Russell Moore: I highlighted a few important parts in the post and following the post I have a few questions... "Last week I stood over the Valley of Armageddon, with Israeli warjets flying overhead and the sound of the Muslim call to prayer humming all around from the loudspeakers attached to the mosques below. It was a sobering moment, more sobering even than the images of explosions in Gaza seen on television round the clock. Israel is, as always it seems, at war. So should Christians pray especially for Israel, for the Jewish … [Read more...] about Should Christians Support Israel?
2010 SBC Blog Madness Final
The field is down to 4 blogs and bragging rights are still to be won. Click here to see the full results from round #2. This round is now closed and the Baptist21 guys have officially won. They get the $200 in WTSbooks and bragging rights until next year. Congratulations and thanks to all who joined in the fun. Enjoy! SBC Blog Madness Final Four Between The Times Coram Deo – Matt Svoboda MicahFries.com B21 // contending for the faith [poll id="10"] Feel free to promote your blog or break down the competition on your blog, twitter, or Facebook. A little trash talk will … [Read more...] about 2010 SBC Blog Madness Final
Whosoever Will & He Who Believes
The book Whosoever Will, the collection of essays from the infamous "Whosoever Will" conference, is officially on sale and the book is on back order. Let's be clear : It is absolutely fine with me that these men put on this conference and now are publishing their book. I'm a Southern Baptist, they are free to do what they will. But, let's just call a spade a spade. If Tom Ascol, James White, Al Mohler, Matt Chandler, and many other "leading SBC Calvinists" got together to do a conference to promote Calvinism within the SBC and to denounce non-calvinistic theology, they would be called … [Read more...] about Whosoever Will & He Who Believes
How much of a churches budget should go to missions?
This post is somewhat a follow up from my last one, even though they are pretty different. In my last post I addressed how much pastors should(or shouldn't) get paid. With me, it is an issue of stewardship. In my opinion, churches have horrific stewardship when they pay pastors monstrous salaries. But, that has already been discussed. In this post, I want to hear your thoughts on how much of a church budget should go to missions? I have always had the philosophy that churches should aim for a budget that gave 50% of their income to missions, local and foreign. I know this is a … [Read more...] about How much of a churches budget should go to missions?
SBC Blog Madness 2010 (Round 2)
This round will close sometime Sunday 28 March and only one blog from each division will advance. The final winner will get to pick $200 in WTSbooks. Voting is restricted by IP, so there is only one vote per connection. Enjoy! >> This round is now closed, vote now in the final four. The first round had it's share of upsets, but most of the major contenders made it through. Here is the link back to the first round results. East Division (1st round votes) Between The Times (108 votes) Moore to the Point – Russell Moore (103 votes) Provocations & Pantings – Timmy Brister … [Read more...] about SBC Blog Madness 2010 (Round 2)
SBC Blog Madness 2010
Vote For Your Favorite SBC Bloggers The SBC blog conversation has fallen on hard times, but a few of you guys are still out there. Here's your chance to make a bit of a comeback. This is the 3rd annual blog madness for SBC Voices. This is round #1 and will end Sunday 21 March at an undisclosed time. The final winner will get to pick $200 in WTSbooks. Voting is restricted by IP, so there is only one vote per connection. If we've left off an important blog, leave a comment and we can get it added ASAP. My apologies for weird seeding, we'll have a better idea of where people stand after the … [Read more...] about SBC Blog Madness 2010
Prep work for MARCH MADNESS
Alright everyone, we are starting March Madness early next week! The prize will be $200 gift card to WTS Bookstore!!! Here is where you come in- due to how we changed our aggregator from last year we are not able to look back at how many hits all the SBC got. So- we need some feedback from you. Are there any blogs that were not in the tournament last year that you all feel should be this year? We already know of a few changes we are going to make to the bracket, but we need to hear from you all to try and make this as fair and "updated" as possible! Give us your thoughts! … [Read more...] about Prep work for MARCH MADNESS
Thoughts on GCR Component #2 — NAMB Refocus
The GCR Task force has been prayerfully at work. As we have asked it to do, the task force has presented a preliminary report of recommendations it will bring to the Southern Baptist Convention when it gathers in Orlando a few short months from now. In this post, I will focus my intention on component #2 concerning the refocus and restructuring of the North American Mission Board. While I am in general agreement with the intent of the proposal, I have some questions and concerns about the net effect of voting for it. I share these thoughts to inform our discussion as together we prepare to … [Read more...] about Thoughts on GCR Component #2 — NAMB Refocus
What Should We Do While We’re Waiting?
Chaos: unpredictability; a state of confusion Calm: period or condition of freedom from storms; a state of tranquility I think I have not been good at waiting. But wait . . . let me think about that a bit. No, I can't wait . . . I don't really have time to think about it. Besides, I know. I'm not good at waiting. I like to plan and push and expect and get. If there's an answer out there, I don't want it held back from me. I do not like to anticipate or wonder. I'm a good wanderer, but a very poor waiter. I plunge headlong into chaos rather than cautiously wading into the calm. As … [Read more...] about What Should We Do While We’re Waiting?
Dr. Chapman, Dr. Rankin: Clash of the Titans
On February 10, Dr. Morris Chapman addressed the state executive directors in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho and made some comments that were critical of the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force interim report. On March 8, Dr. Jerry Rankin wrote a blog which was very critical of Dr. Chapman’s report. Let me say a couple of things before I address this disagreement. First, both of these men have been favorites of mine for a long time. I am in agreement with Dr. Rankin’s passion for world missions and his desire to see the SBC participate in the bigger world of world evangelization. I got into … [Read more...] about Dr. Chapman, Dr. Rankin: Clash of the Titans