In four weeks, thousands of messengers from churches will descend on Dallas, Texas for the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). Every SBC meeting is unique and interesting. But this year’s meeting is shaping up to be a doozey. A major story in our...

Having been a preacher’s kid, I have many fond memories that other people do not.  These include practicing baptisms with my siblings in the pool, experiencing an old fashioned, country “pounding” (some of you don’t even know what that is…ask me, and I’ll explain),...

We all know the story. It was 106 years ago, that the famed Titanic, a British passenger liner, struck an iceberg off Newfoundland. On the early morning hours of April 15, 1912, the gargantuan ship was slowly sucked down into the icy, black waters of the Atlantic....

For the past two weeks, I’ve shared some insights about the dangers of pornography (Part 1) and what Christians can generally do about it (Part 2). In this last installment, I want to give some specific advice for specific groups of people. These tips are not...

Last post, I explained why pornography is a multi-faceted monster. It is a problem because it is a sin, it rewires our brains, lies, betrays, enslaves, and ultimately destroys us. What, then, can we do as Christians to fight it? Here’s some general advice. (Next week,...

Pornography is a problem. It is a big problem. That’s true for our world, our nation, our families, and even our churches. The sexual revolution has lied to us in countless ways. But one of its biggest deceptions has been telling us that unfettered sexual expression...

Last week, I wrote about a few of the 95 statements that I disagreed with. Luther’s concerns were growing and his theology evolving – but, as I pointed out last week, at that point in his life he was still a good Catholic, loyal to the Pope and many of the teachings...

Throughout the month of October, I have been highlighting the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s nailing of the 95 Theses to the door at Wittenberg. It was a brave decision that sparked the Protestant Reformation and forever changed church history. In many ways,...

If you’re reading this article, that means the world did not, in fact, end last Saturday – as one man predicted. Every few years, we have some wide-eyed, sensationalistic self-proclaimed Bible expert and “Christian” conspiracy theorist who boldly predicts apocalypse...

Marriage isn’t easy – even for those who are “doing it right.” As the author of marriage, God intended for our companionship, flourishing, and homes to bring Him glory. But how do we know if our marriage is glorifying to God? How can we know if, as a couple, we are...