Perspective :: Baptist Messenger of Oklahoma

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

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PERSPECTIVE: A great loss

I love college sports, especially football and basketball. As an Oklahoman, I cheer for both the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, except on the occasion of their battles on the gridiron and hardwoods. In my heart of hearts, I have always been an OSU Cowboy fan. Orange is beautiful! OK, so I have

PERSPECTIVE: Say thanks

“OK, Joey, what do we say to Aunt Louise for such a nice gift?” I suspect every parent has spoken similar words to their child. Children often get so caught up in joy over the gift that they fail to say thanks to the giver. I wish that were only true of children, but I

PERSPECTIVE: Come join us

Next Mon. and Tue., Nov. 14-15, at Moore, First, the messengers from our churches will meet for the BGCO annual convention. Conventions are marked by inspiration, fellowship and business. For most of us, it is like a homecoming reunion. We will see people that we do not see the rest of the year. Oklahoma

PERSPECTIVE: Jobs’ sad end

Steve Jobs was a remarkable man. His creative genius is legendary. I can remember when someone mentioned the word “apple” they were speaking of a fruit. Today, the first thought to enter our minds is a product made by the company branded Apple. The iPad, iPhone, iPod and multiple other products are cherished items for

PERSPECTIVE: ‘Great’ churches

Across the years, I have watched many churches leave the inner city or declining neighborhoods for the suburbs. This was usually predicated on the reality of flight by members of the church to churches in newer and more prestigious areas of the city. The church I pastored in Oklahoma City was on the edge of

PERSPECTIVE: We can do more

Recently, I had the privilege of attending a luncheon with Gov. Mary Fallin along with other leaders from various faith organizations. The Governor wanted to thank faith ministries for serving the people of Oklahoma in a variety of ways. Without these organizations,there would indeed be large gaps in the ability to meet the needs of

PERSPECTIVE: Timing is off

Since the announcement a couple of weeks ago that the SBC president was appointing a task force to study a name change for the Southern Baptist Convention, I have been asked multiple times for my opinion. I am normally shy about giving my opinion (NOT!) but decided to wade into the discussion. We have been

PERSPECTIVE: Fundamentals

Walter Camp was the inventor of the game of football. He combined elements of soccer and rugby to provide what today might be the number one sport in America. Football has gone through many changes since the early 1880s. The forward pass and different formations have made the game more interesting and entertaining to both

PERSPECTIVE: See ‘Courageous’

Dakota Meyer was a name known only to family and friends. All of that changed last week when President Obama presented Dakota Meyer the Medal of Honor. This 23-year-old Marine defied commanding officers and made five trips into the face of enemy fire to rescue fellow Marines and the Afghan soldiers they were training. His

PERSPECTIVE: Take it to heart

Every Baptist is familiar with the Great Commission. Throughout our Baptist history, we have been a people committed to take the Gospel to the ends of the Earth. Our commitment to the Cooperative Program has always been driven by our passion to preach and teach the Good News to those who have never heard. This

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