The Church in the Post-Roe World

Rooted in second-wave feminism, the 1973 Supreme Court decision known as Roe v. Wade held that women have a right to an abortion without government restriction. In short, if women were to be equal with men, they also had to be given the opportunity to be as equally...

“For This is the Will of God”

I just have a quick and challenging thought for you this week from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV)  This...

Yesterday, Today, and Forever

In 1964, Bob Dylan penned the song, “The Times, They Are A Changin'”. He was attempting to articulate, and perhaps inspire, public changes through social and political influence. In a melodic delivery, yet with quite blunt phrasing, he told those who would...

Southern Baptists and the SATF Report

A few days from now Southern Baptists will gather together in Anaheim, CA for their annual meeting on June 14-15. As a Southern Baptist pastor, I’ve always looked forward to this perennial occasion. I enjoy connecting with friends and colleagues, hearing ministerial...
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