Monthly Archives: November 2010
I-10: The Human Trafficking Highway
Slavery is alive and well today in the United States of America. The attack on humanity no longer exists in the cotton fields and plantations of the deep South. It has reared its ugly head in the sex industry of … Continue reading
Filed under Border Journal
Better Then Bigger
This morning I was listening to a leadership podcast by Andy Stanley, pastor of Northpoint Church in Atlanta. During his presentation he told a story about Truett Cathy, the founder of Chick-fila. As the story goes, several years ago the … Continue reading
Filed under Devotion
Why? Where?
Since the news of Dr. Everett’s looming call to First Baptist Church Midland began to sweep the great state of Texas, the Baptist grapevine has been working on overload. The blog world which often is closer to fiction than reality … Continue reading
Filed under BGCT
Everett to Midland: Be Strong and Courageous
El Paso: News spreads fast in Baptist life–even to far West Texas! I heard the news today that Dr. Randel Everett will be going on December 5th to preach in view of a call as Senior Pastor of First Baptist … Continue reading
Filed under BGCT
Lord’s Prayer in a Violent World
El Paso: Yesterday I was invited to give pastoral support to a group from our community who had gathered to be part of our Camino de Luz ministry. This community group is made up of approximately fifty men, women, and … Continue reading
Filed under Border Journal
Reflections: BGCT McAllen
El Paso: Nearly a week has pasted since the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting in McAllen. I must admit serving as president of the convention means much of what happened was a blur to me. In some respects … Continue reading
Filed under BGCT, BGCT Presidential Journal
A “Wright” Moment in McAllen
El Paso: At the close of the business session of the Baptist General Convention of Texas annual meeting, it is customary for the convention to stop and honor those who have joined the great crowd of witnesses in glory during … Continue reading
Filed under BGCT, BGCT Presidential Journal, Bill Wright
Veteran’s Day “No Greater Love”
El Paso: Veteran’s Day 2010 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends–Jesus Across the United States a grateful nation stops to pay tribute and honor to the veterans who have fought and … Continue reading
Filed under Devotion
Too Close to Home
This afternoon I received a text from my wife Robyn. She is currently taking classes at the University of Texas at El Paso. She is working hard toward earning a degree in French. Today in class her instructor informed the … Continue reading
Filed under El Paso Journal
McAllen Here We Come!
It is hard to believe the annual meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas is just around the corner. I will be heading to the Valley tomorrow. Frankly, we have no idea how many of our Baptist family will … Continue reading
Filed under BGCT, BGCT Presidential Journal
