Jul 6, 2015 | Christian Living, Church History, The Bible
Two questions plagued the minds of the earliest believers: “What does it mean to be a follower of Christ?” and “Should the Christian faith be proclaimed outside the borders of Judaism?” Jesus answered both questions at His Ascension: You shall be My witnesses both in...
Jun 15, 2015 | Christian Living, Church History, The Bible
I can still recall the first time I ever put on a Little League uniform. I was just a little boy, but I remember feeling surprised at how difficult it was for me to put on my belt. You see, baseball pants have not traditionally had belt loops. They have a fabric...
May 18, 2015 | Christian Living, Church History, Family
Sue and I were on the Island of Patmos years ago, at the Grotto of St. John where, according to tradition, John was given the visions that make up our book of Revelation. You might think that the secluded monastery in that place would be peaceful, but we had to laugh...
Mar 16, 2015 | Christian Living, Church History, The Bible
Christians have historically used the Easter season to focus on the journey of Jesus toward Jerusalem and on His death there for our sins. In Baptist life, we have traditionally held revival meetings during this season and these meetings have often been a great time...
Feb 25, 2015 | Christian Living, Church History, Philippians
In Paul’s final greetings to the church in Philippi, we are challenged to consider some things about the nature of the Gospel and the power of prayer: Greet every Saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you. All the saints greet you,...
Dec 10, 2014 | Christian Living, Church History, The Bible
Herod, the King of Judea when Jesus was born, was a remarkable madman. He is remembered for his cruelty, and not only because of the famous “slaughter of the innocents” described in Matthew 2:16-18: When Herod saw that he had been tricked… he became very enraged, and...
