Few things in life have helped shape my understanding of the Bible as my trips to Israel. To walk where Jesus walked and to see the places where the Bible’s main events occurred dramatically impact one’s ability to understand Scripture. The Bible truly becomes a living book. When traveling in Israel, I found myself often

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In America, and especially in the mainstream media, all views are given a position of acceptance except conservative Christianity.  This statement is not a hyperbole or bleeding heart, just truth.   Those who proclaim tolerance are the most intolerant people when prominent Christians express their biblical faith.  The Christians are mocked, derided and declared bigots.

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On June 1, 1968, Polla and I said, “I do.” On June 2, when we moved to Pratt, Kan., to take a summer job in the oil field, we said, “Oh, me!” We found ourselves away from home for the first time and very alone. We immediately looked for a Southern Baptist church to help

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I took my morning run at my favorite spot on Earth—Falls Creek. The camp is quiet except for our small workgroup and Falls Creek staff. While I enjoy the quietness of the morning, I admit my mind was not quiet; memories flooded in. No place on Earth has so marked my life. I ran past

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I love to hear my pastor preach. I am rarely at my home church, but I do listen to him online.  He recently completed a brief series of messages regarding technology and its challenges for Christian living (See page 3). Good sermons not only inspire, but also cause you to evaluate. He hit his target.

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A good friend sent me an email yesterday with a rather humorous question, “How do you like your new title—Executive Director-Treasurer of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma of the Southern Baptist Convention of Great Commission Baptists?” Wow! Sounds important, but I think that title would require a 3”x5” business card, and then it wouldn’t

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