Theology

The SBC and Clarifying Cooperation

As the SBC annual meeting approaches, the boundaries for our cooperation, especially as they relate to females and the office of pastor, will be a key point of discussion. This comes in the aftermath of the Executive Committee’s decision to disfellowship Saddleback Church, as well as Mike Law’s proposed constitutional amendment, which you can read … Continue reading The SBC and Clarifying Cooperation

Christian Living

Nooks and Crannies Discipleship

Our house sits on a half-acre lot that contains many beautiful trees. The massive oak looms in our front yard, while the slender pines line our driveway and fence row. Our magnolia tree stands prominently beside a pine, and our citrus trees form a line of deliciousness along the back line of our property. We … Continue reading Nooks and Crannies Discipleship

Christian Living

6 Tips for Cultivating Little Readers

Parents want their kids to read more. That seems to be one of those universal statements that holds firm each year. While I offer no bulletproof plan to creating readers in your home, I wanted to share some of the tips that have helped us cultivate a practice (and dare I say, a love) of … Continue reading 6 Tips for Cultivating Little Readers

Ministry

Why We Moved Back to the US

About three and a half months ago, my family (with the help of several of our Kenyan friends) crammed almost all of our earthly possessions into twenty-one suitcases and bins and flew back to the US. When we moved to Kenya at the beginning of 2021, we had no intention of such a short stint … Continue reading Why We Moved Back to the US

Theology

Our Unchanging God in an Ever-Changing World

(Editor's Note: This post originally was published at the Reaching and Teaching blog.) We live in uncertain times. Every day, I turn on the news to get the latest updates about the growing number of patients falling prey to COVID-19, about the new restrictions in place to limit its growth, and about how its ripple … Continue reading Our Unchanging God in an Ever-Changing World

Random

The Accent of Heaven (In Memory of Irma Jean Smith)

Today's post is written by Matthew Delaughter. Matthew and I have been friends since kindergarten, and it's a joy to serve alongside him as one of the pastors of Immanuel Community Church. Pillar. What comes to mind when I hear that word is not a column-like structure that supports a building. Rather, the word reminds … Continue reading The Accent of Heaven (In Memory of Irma Jean Smith)