Almost four months away, this year’s Southern Baptist Convention Pastors’ Conference — the first in the GCR Era — promises to be something totally different. Different is not always a bad thing, but radically different may not necessarily be a good thing either. As the speakers and worship leaders for the Pastors’ Conference were announced, some…
Mike Huckabee, Radical Islam & Slippery Slopes
“But, add feelings to the list of those things that are now subject to scrutiny by the Islamist lobby in this country. First actions (South Park). Then words (Franklin Graham). Now feelings (Juan Williams). But, where will it end, especially in regards to Islam? Your guess is as good as mine. If CAIR and NPR keep…
Responding When Others Violate Spirit of the “Game”
You can learn much about yourself and about others through playing competitive sports. Today, coaching a 9/10 year-old basketball team in a “recreational” league, was a reminder of that fact of life. When I was younger, I played competetive sports — football, baseball, and tennis. One sport that I did not play nor have I ever even faked…
The GCR, the New NAMB & Cracks In the Foundation
In 1979, Conservatives within the Southern Baptist Convention united to return the SBC and her entities to Biblical inerrancy and doctrinal fidelity. For 27 years, the Conservative Resurgence (as it came to be called) brought together disparate groups — Conservatives of all stripes and varieties — to successfully re-establish the Southern Baptist Convention upon a solid, Biblical foundation. But, that…
MOMM: The Death of a Beloved Teacher
The look on his face is classic Mr. Mimms. I should know. I had seen that look hundreds of times before I summoned the courage to snap this candid photo for our high school yearbook. I can only imagine what he was thinking! As I look at this picture that I took over 25 years ago, I fondly remember…