How many of you have ever had someone walk up to you and say, “I’ve got good and bad news, which do you want first?”  I would venture to say that most people pick the bad news first, not because they are a “glass is half-empty” kind of person, but rather because hearing the bad

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I am in the process of developing a spiritual development plan for my family and me.  My wife and I have five children and we are constantly talking about ways we can share God’s truth with our children in age-appropriate, practical and significant ways.  I do not know about you, but I have tried many

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I just returned from Together for the Gospel (www.t4g.org) 2010 in Louisville, KY.  Words fall short when it comes to describing the level of teaching, fellowship, and worship that was experienced.  The theme of the conference this year was: An (Un)adjusted Gospel.  The obvious thrust of the conference revolved around the idea that an adjusted Gospel

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Recently I came across a passage of Scripture that impacted me greatly.  In light of all the discussion regarding the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force, I though this passage and its implications are timely.  The passage is Ephesians 4:11-16.  Read this passage slowly and carefully: “ And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the

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Here is a piece that aired on NPR reviewing Brian McLaren, his new book and the panel discussion from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  It is worth your time to listen to this and read the article. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=125165061

Here is a great article from Dr. Russell Moore concerning the current approval of the new health care reform bill.  This is a great read and good for every Christian to put into practice.  I hope you enjoy it and take something from it…I know I needed the reminder Dr. Russell Moore — Monday, March

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In Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonian church, he ends with a very practical admonition regarding the high value of work!  In verses 6-15 of chapter 3 of 2nd Thessalonians, Paul uses the phrase “we command you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” two times.  This strong language reflects Paul’s understanding of the

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Here is a great post by Tullian Tchividjian regarding “counterfeit Gospels”…I was blessed by reading this and am grateful for me like Paul Tripp who are unashamed to tell it like it is.  Read and be blessed. Tullian Tchividjian|9:06 AM CT Counterfeit Gospels In light of Paul Tripp coming to Coral Ridge this weekend, I’ve gone

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This is a helpful discussion held at Southern Seminary reflecting on Brian McLaren’s book, A New Kind of Christianity.  This is a book that must be rejected because it clearly rejects the clear and overt message of the Gospel!  I hope you will find the discussion as helpful as I did and share it with anyone who

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My good friend, Jon Elliff, has written a concise and helpful article concerning SBC life.  In this article, he gives a brief history of who Southern Baptist’s are, where we have come from and where we are going!  The article is not exhaustive, but it is very helpful, especially in light of all the “chatter” going on

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