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Kingdom angst and the SBC

I am really no one of extreme importance when it comes to Southern Baptist life. In that regard this post may be useless. I am a graduate of Baylor University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Liberty Theological Seminary. I have been in Southern Baptist church settings all of my life. As a pastor I have … Continue reading Kingdom angst and the SBC

The people you love the most, hurt the most.

Over the years Angela and I have interacted with so many parents of teenagers and young adults who are experiencing excruciating pain. I was reminded of that again this weekend (Easter weekend) as I prayed with several whose experience of pain in relation to their children overshadows even the joy of celebrating the resurrection of … Continue reading The people you love the most, hurt the most.

“I don’t need God,” said no one dying alone in the desert ever.

We live in a desert. No matter what part of the planet you consider home, you were born in a desert. We walk a scorched path. The place we call home is the wilderness; a dry and weary land where there is no water. It is possible, even probable, that you do not even realize … Continue reading “I don’t need God,” said no one dying alone in the desert ever.