OZARK – Ever since he did Elvis impersonations as a teenager, Lance Ogden has loved to bring enjoyment into people’s lives through singing and acting. But, in 2008, he learned about an opportunity for using this passion to share Christ’s truth and love with people. During the past decade, in fact, Ogden has gained a greater appreciation for the fact that Christians are called to proclaim Christ’s love in every situation, wherever possible. “We’re on mission everyday, everyone of us,” … [Read more...]
Teaching accountability
“But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.” – Matthew 12:36 There is a theme throughout the Bible of accountability. We are told over and over that sin brings consequences. There are many warnings in the Bible as to the importance of obedience and actions. It behooves us, in light of this, to teach our children that they will be held accountable for their choices and actions. The best way to teach accountability is to … [Read more...]
Are Jude and Peter plagiarists?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a series of excerpts from the new MBC resource, “The Last Apologist: A Commentary on Jude for Defenders of the Christian Faith,” available at mobaptist.org/apologetics. * * * * History is rife with famous plagiarists. Primatologist Jane Goodall “borrowed” from sources ranging from Wikipedia to astrology websites to produce a 2013 book, Seeds of Hope: Wonder and Wisdom from the World of Plants. Alex Haley’s epic Roots is now … [Read more...]
More faith, less fluff
I accidentally put one of my favorite “lay flat to dry” sweaters in the dryer. Somewhere in the last fluff cycle, somebody must’ve slipped in and traded it for some kind of little teddy bear sweater. What am I supposed to do with this? I guess now I have to buy a little teddy bear. Relatedly, I’ve heard the same thing happens with invisibility cloaks. People don’t tell you not to machine dry those things. Or maybe it’s on the label. But reading an invisible label? Not easy. And you still … [Read more...]
It is time!
The other day Sharon and I were flying through a city, and we were able to sit in an area of the airport where frequent fliers often congregate. When we went in, we noticed one guy lounging in a chair and in a deep sleep. He was obnoxiously snoring so loud that people in the area were either significantly annoyed or chuckling at him being such the center of attention. Around the corner of the sitting area came an agent for the airline and spoke to the man. He never missed a beat. He was in … [Read more...]
Pray across Missouri
KENNETT – If you see a silver minivan cruising Missouri’s highways eblazoned with a “Pray Across Missouri” logo on the side, you might as well follow it to the county courthouse. The van is making stops at 45-minute prayer meetings set at the courthouse of every one of Missouri’s 114 county seats in 2017-18. The Pray Across Missouri initiatave is a cooperative effort of Missouri Baptists to engage in prayer for the transformation of lives and communities with the gospel, according to MBC … [Read more...]
Haykin: U.S. Christianity ‘flooded with dementia’
FENTON – Southern Baptist and evangelical churches across the United States have been “flooded with dementia,” Michael Haykin, professor of church history and biblical spirituality at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, said during the Midwest regional Southern Baptist Founders Conference at First Baptist Church here, Feb. 28-March 1. Conference-goers gathered under the theme, “The Wittenberg Door,” commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. “Our culture is … [Read more...]
Dear anxious mom, trust the sovereign God
I was sitting on the conveyor belt in the baggage claim area of the airport in Jackson, Miss., when the tornadoes came through last fall. The airport staff had directed us to take shelter there until the storms passed. I had already heard of the casualties in Arkansas, children who lost parents, parents who lost babies. My own mother, meanwhile, was on the road somewhere in the storm trying to get home. As I sat there in the darkness, the familiar emotions of fear and worry gripped me. … [Read more...]
Developing leaders in the church
Geiger, Eric, and Kevin Peck. Designed to Lead: The Church and Leadership Development. Nashville: B&H, 2016. 234 pp. $22.99. The church needs leaders. The world needs leaders. Jesus saves us to be leaders in advancing the gospel to the ends of the earth. One of the purposes of the church is develop and send out leaders to advance the gospel to the ends of the earth. Most Christians and ministry leaders agree with the previous paragraph. So where are all the leaders in our churches? … [Read more...]
Q&A: Spurgeon and the value of Scripture
EDITOR’S NOTE: In the following Q&A, we asked Church Historian Christian George to tell Pathway readers about how Charles Spurgeon–one of the most influential preachers in Baptist history–read, studied and valued Scripture. George serves as assistant professor of historical theology and curator of the Spurgeon Library at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) in Kansas City. For more information, visit www.spurgeon.org. Q: How would you describe Spurgeon’s knowledge of and love … [Read more...]
Hamlin Baptist pursues new ministry, refuses to abandon old community
SPRINGFIELD – In 2015, the members of Hamlin Baptist Church here had to face a harsh reality: They could either relocate, or they could merge with another church. In any case, if they didn’t make some adjustments, they would be forced to close their doors permanently. “We voted unanimously to relocate,” Sharon Andrews, a ministry assistant at the church, told The Pathway. But the congregation wouldn’t simply abandon the community where they had ministered since the church’s establishment … [Read more...]
What really counts?
People get pretty caught up in the thread count of their sheets these days. I still say the crumb count is a lot bigger deal. Not that I’m one to snack in bed much, mind you. Mostly because I’m not a big fan of sheets that double as an exfoliator. But just so you know I’m not going to be legalistic on the topic, everything changes in the family room. My sofa? Let the exfoliation begin. I don’t even know what kind of crumbs are stuffed between the couch cushions. I’m pretty sure, though, … [Read more...]
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