Why You Must Cultivate a Generosity without Borders

by | Apr 26, 2018 | Opinion

First Lady Barbara Bush’s funeral was an inspiring and, for a brief moment, refreshing display of a kinder, gentler time in U.S. politics. David Priess posted an amazing photo on his Twitter feed of each of the presidents in attendance and their wives. He made...

When Churches Appreciate Their Unity in Diversity

by | Aug 25, 2017 | Opinion

Baptists are a “people of the book.” That book, of course, is the Bible. Through the years, however, Baptists have had blind spots when it comes to what exactly the Scripture says to us. The Bible is an extremely popular subject; the book remains the...

8 Ways Your Church Can Help Folks Escape Debt Trap

by | Jul 19, 2017 | Opinion

There are more payday and title loan stores in Missouri than Starbucks, Wal-Marts and McDonalds combined. I’ve heard this statement more times than I can recall. It has been a wake-up call for me in terms of understanding the gravity of the predatory loan...

Uniting to Work Together – 15 Years Later

by | Sep 9, 2016 | Opinion

Colin Kaepernick has inspired a lot of people to stand up for the American flag. All he did was remain seated during the national anthem of a preseason football game. He explained his rationale. “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country...