May 13, 2015 | Christian Living, The Bible
Some folks think Christian maturity comes in one dose. It can be easy for those of us who come from denominations with a certain kind of experiential emphasis to think that somehow we’ll have a dramatic experience that will put us on a higher plain. People look...
May 5, 2015 | Christian Living, The Bible
I once heard a very famous Baptist preacher refer to the Sermon on the Mount as a list of God’s suggestions for our lives. He wasn’t alone. Some commentators, particularly the dispensationalists of previous generations, have argued that Jesus’...
May 1, 2015 | Higher Education
Dr. Sloan participated in the 2015 HBU Athletics Scholarship Golf Tournament on Monday, April 27th at the Riverbend Country Club in Sugar Land, Texas. The tournament raises funds for athletic scholarships. Joining Dr. Sloan were HBU head football coach Vic Shealy,...
Apr 29, 2015 | Christian Living, Family, Theology
Once, years ago when my children were small, I needed to do something one day and I could not remember what it was. I said to my wife Sue, “I know there’s something I’m supposed to be worrying about. Now, what could it be?” I thought only Sue could...
Apr 27, 2015 | 1 & 2 Corinthians, Christian Living, Family
I try to accomplish things in an orderly way, and in so doing, it’s natural to want to divide my life into categories. Too much of this is not always good; I can recall noticing, when I was a new Christian, that my life had been fragmented and was now becoming...