by Michael Ruffin | Dec 18, 2008 | Opinion
My wife likes nativity scenes. We have some very nice ones that we have acquired over the years. We also have a couple of new ones; I picked up a stone nativity at St. John’s College in Minnesota last summer and we bought a “brush” type—you’d have to see it to...
by Chuck Warnock | Dec 18, 2008 | Opinion
Browsing in a Barnes & Nobles today, I saw a book titled Lies My Teacher ToldMe. Apparently the author takes issue with some historical stuff he thinks is misrepresented in public education. The title of that book got me to thinking about my seminary experience....
by Tony W. Cartledge | Dec 17, 2008 | Opinion
Is good preaching worth the effort? Should it be encouraged?It is, and it should.But, it’s something moderate type Baptists haven’t highlighted much in recent years. While rightfully concerned about who should be able to stand in the pulpit, we’ve...
by Miguel A. De La Torre | Dec 17, 2008 | Opinion
I must have been about three years old when this image was burned into my mind, and probably it will be the last thing I recall when I lay on my death bed as an old man. The ceiling was moving. As I focused on what was causing this illusion, I noticed that it...
by John D. Pierce | Dec 16, 2008 | Opinion
The term “evangelical” is difficult to define. At its root, it refers to Protestant Christians who emphasize the “good news” of Jesus Christ. But it continually takes on pejorative meanings (more often associated with fundamentalism) and is...
by Ircel Harrison | Dec 16, 2008 | Opinion
Most of the churches that I have related to over the years would fall into the category of institutional churches. They have buildings, staff members, budgets, participants, activities and bills. I would imagine that this is true for you as well. The institutional...
