“Inoculated Against Jesus” (part 2)

If “believers” in our Western culture have truly been “inoculated against Jesus” how did it happen? Was it an intentional plot or was it the result of neglect?
 
The Panhandle Poet made an intriguing observation about the development of the vaccines used to fight the flu. He noted that the researchers “kill” part of the [...]

Inoculated Against Jesus?

I am not one of those guys that passes out in the presence of needles, but I am not a but fan of shots. I guess this is my excuse for not taking the flu shot each fall. However, let’s just say, I am planning to roll up my sleeve next year and to wait [...]

Good News, Bad News

After twenty-five years in ministry I am beginning to learn the ups and downs and the twists and turns of the journey. If you are going to survive for very long you must learn to be a “half-full” person. You must hold on to the reality—“the joy of the Lord is your strength” and wipe [...]

The Cross of St. Patrick

The legend of St. Patrick continues to be bigger than life today. This week our nation sported green in honor of a Christian missionary (possibly the first to leave the safety of the Roman Empire) who transform a pagan Ireland into a Christian nation. Often lost in the partying that has become the stable of [...]

Paying the Bills

News of change continues to flow out of the Baptist building in Dallas. This week CFO David Nabors resigned. When I heard the news I was saddened because I have found David to be a good honest reliable man who found himself in a very difficult pinch. The press release about this move read as [...]

Easter Conspiracy

The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ of Nazareth stands as the pivotal point of history for His followers. To understand who Jesus was and why He came to earth one must come to grips with the significance of the cross and the empty tomb.
 Modern liberal theologians steep in the higher criticism of Scripture and [...]

The Next Generation of Baptists

This year I turned the ripe old age of forty-eight years old. I am a bit passed middle aged unless I happen to live to be ninety-six years old and if I do I hope I don’t need to wear diapers! Sadly and suddenly I have become one of those gray heads that line the [...]

Forgiveness vs. Accountability

Restoring trust appears to be job one for Randel Everett as he begins his tenure as Executive Director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. One of the lingering challenges he will face when he assumes his post of leadership is putting to the bed the “Valleygate” scandal, and any remaining doubts about the John [...]

Born to Die

Author Anne Rice mastered the art of the dark, demonic novel. She created sinister character and satanic creatures that would keep one awake at night looking into the shadows for a monster ready drain your blood. However, her journey through the dark places led to an encounter with Jesus—the light of the world and everything [...]

Flat Leadership: A New Model for Tomorrow’s Leaders?

This morning in an interview with Fox News presidential candidate and former Baptist preacher Mike Huckabee spoke of the need of the Republican Party to reach out to voters between the ages of 18-30. He noted the critical importance of looking to the future and giving these young adults something to believe in.
 I believe this [...]