by Mark Johnson | Feb 17, 2010 | Opinion
Why would Baptists practice Lent? Isn’t it too close to an idea of “works righteousness,” trying to earn the salvation that we teach is a gift of God’s grace to be received only by faith? Shouldn’t our time be focused on sharing this...
by Mark Johnson | Jan 20, 2010 | Opinion
I spent last week in Arizona for a short vacation. It was a needed and welcome break from winter – highs in the low 70s with cloudless skies and stunning sunrises dancing over the mountains and across the valleys. A journey deep into the 25,000 acres of Fort McDowell...
by Mark Johnson | Nov 17, 2009 | Opinion
The end of October marked a little controversy for the good people of the commonwealth of Kentucky. While sending inquiries about the possibility of someone donating the large evergreen tree used to decorate the state capitol grounds each season, as had been done in...
by Mark Johnson | Nov 9, 2009 | Opinion
For the past several months, a refugee family from Asia has been visiting our church. Despite the obvious cultural and language barriers, many of our members have been gracious, accommodating and often very generous in the gifts of their time and resources for this...
by Mark Johnson | Oct 22, 2009 | Opinion
Frequently, I am asked about how our church handles suggestions from health organizations to help stem the tide of infectious diseases, particularly during occasions of “passing the peace” and celebrating communion in public worship. Here’s what I...
