Monthly Archives: September 2010
Ascension: Mob rule or Kingdom Rule
As the violence in Mexico continues to escalate the sense of urgency, desperation and helplessness among the people rises. This helplessness in the face of evil for many has turn into rage and a deep thirst for revenge. This week … Continue reading
Filed under Border Journal
A Big Inconsistent Brave Man–Lincoln
This week I was listening to a lecture about Abraham Lincoln by Yale Professor David Blight. During his lecture he referred to the following quote by W.E.B. Du Bois on his view of Lincoln–a figure in American history who is … Continue reading
Filed under Leadership
A “Life” Choice
During the Pregnancy Help Center fund-raising banquet in El Paso, I was sitting next to my wife Robyn and my youngest daughter Madison. One of the reasons I believe so strongly in the “pro-life” movement revolves around my wife and … Continue reading
Filed under Devotion
Real Men Need to Step Up!
This week I attended a fund-raising banquet for the Pregnancy Help Center of El Paso. This pro-life ministry reaches out to young women and men who find themselves in the midst of a crisis caused by an “unplanned” pregnancy. The … Continue reading
Filed under Border Journal
Ezell and the Complicated World of Missions Giving
El Paso: The trustees of the North American Mission Board elected Kevin Ezell, pastor of Highview Baptist Church of Louisville to be its new leader. Ezell brings to the job an incredible record of leadership and innovation. However, after his … Continue reading
Filed under BGCT Presidential Journal, SBC
Deadly Silence
Last week in Juarez two young reporters for El Diario de Juarez were gunned down outside of a mall on their lunch break. This attack cast a dark shadow over the largest newspaper in one of the most dangerous cities … Continue reading
Filed under Border Journal
A New “Starr” Rises Over Baylor University
Waco: Baylor University inaugurated Judge Kenneth Winston Starr as its fourteenth president. The largest Baptist university in the world will be lead into the future by a Christian servant leader who has demonstrated his devotion to higher Christian education in … Continue reading
Filed under BGCT Presidential Journal
Baylor Blunder Parable
This morning as I was reflecting on my Baylor blunder of “overdressing” for the presidential inaugural dinner, It dawned on me that one of the reasons I felt uncomfortable was that I was dressed like a “servant.” You see every … Continue reading
Filed under BGCT Presidential Journal
My Baylor Blunder: Presidential Style
Waco: September 16, 2010 Tonight I attended the inaugural dinner on the campus of Baylor University for its new president Kenneth Winston Starr. My wife and I are alumni and looked forward to this homecoming with great anticipation. Frankly during … Continue reading
Filed under BGCT Presidential Journal
Response to Broadway Baptist Church Decision to Step Away
The historic Broadway Baptist Church in the heart of Fort Worth has chosen to step away from its historic relationship with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. I believe this decision came after much prayer, discussion and reflection. Over the … Continue reading
Filed under BGCT
