December 28, 2007

Clarity is Good

In a day when ambiguity is in vogue, this public testimony on PBS was refreshing. Al Mohler is crystal clear. “Well, I believe that the.... (Click here to read this post.)
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This entry was posted in the following categories: Church Ministry , Emerging Church , Politics and Culture , Preaching

December 27, 2007

Did I Endorse Huckabee? Unpolished and Rambling Thoughts on Politics and Preachers - Again

My post about the Bob Jones’ early endorsement of Mitt Romney drew some interesting responses. There are, of course, the typical responses that come from.... (Click here to read this post.)
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We need more men like this woman.

Whatever you may think of this woman’s politics and motives, I think we could use a few more men as manly as she was..... (Click here to read this post.)
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December 14, 2007

When to Endorse? This is the Question.

When does a Christian have the prerogative to abdicate what I call holistic decision-making for pragmatic decision-making? This is a tough question. We will certainly.... (Click here to read this post.)
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December 13, 2007

Actors, Preachers, and Politicians - Thoughts On The Dangers of Presidential Endorsements

Two months ago two men made public presidential endorsements: Bob Jones and Chuck Norris. One sounded principled. The other sounded pragmatic. And I have found.... (Click here to read this post.)
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December 08, 2007

Help! Cinematic Counter-Evangelism!

It is consistent, I suppose, of American Evangelicals to get their underwear all in a wad over the latest movie to hit the American public.... (Click here to read this post.)
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This entry was posted in the following categories: Church Ministry , Politics and Culture , Preaching , Tongue in Cheek

December 05, 2007

Riley: A Fundamentalist

Sixty years ago today, W. B. Riley died. He was controversial. He was a stay-inner. (He never left the Northern Baptist Convention.) He was a.... (Click here to read this post.)
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December 04, 2007

“Stay Fundamental”

“Stay fundamental.” (Elderly missions statesman) “We certainly will.” (Young fundamentalist pastor) Thus went the final words of a short exchange between Dr. David Hesselgrave.... (Click here to read this post.)
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This entry was posted in the following categories: Fundamentalism , Missions