Archive for June 2014
Prayer request–Unruh family
The Mike Unruh family of Garden City, KS are in need of your prayers. A natural gas explosion in their home took the life of their young son, Spencer. Spencer’s mother, Kelly, and younger brother, Riley, were severely injured in the blast and were flown to a burn unit in Wichita, KS where they remain…
Read MoreShould I sin more so I can love more?
Doug Wright The perception among many Christian families is that their young people are too “sheltered.” Christian parents have the idea that if their young person is exposed to more sin, they will appreciate their salvation more. In fact, Christians often have the idea that unless they have “sinned big,” their salvation is not that…
Read MoreOn Lullaby Religion
William Ward Ayer This editorial speaks to the condition of the church in former days, but it sounds contemporary in many ways. Millions of God’s people are now aware of the deep apostasy that has taken over much of Christendom. Unfortunately, only the discerning have discovered a condition which may be even more deadly: the…
Read More2014 Annual Meeting–Workshops
At our annual meeting we always have outstanding men and women present good material in workshop sessions. My great regret is that I am unable to be in several places at once. This year the audio for some of our workshops is available here.
Read MoreFundamentalism or Fashionable Christianity
John Monroe Have you noticed that Christianity has become nearly as trendy, faddish, and “in vogue” as haircuts, clothing, and music? Whether it is a cross on a necklace, a WWJD wristband, a fish or dove symbol on a car trunk, a bumper sticker, genuflecting in the end-zone after a touchdown, or signing the cross…
Read MoreThe Eclectic Web – June 20, 2014
More on SBC: Ken Silva weighs in on the Southern Baptist non-decision we mentioned last week. This is a serious matter. Churches and Christians who have considered entering into some kind of connection with the SBC should pause, read, and consider whether the SBC is clearly a safe haven in a time of spiritual storm.…
Read MoreWho Should Go Forth?
Daniel Huffstutler As happens to many prospective missionaries, the rose-colored glasses I acquired while growing up in missions-minded churches and schools in the United States tinted my perspective on missions. I thought I knew what missions was all about. After all, I had attended countless missions conferences, knew many missionaries, and had spent four months…
Read More2014 FBFI Annual Fellowship Audio–Main Sessions
The annual meeting has come and gone. What a tremendous week of fellowship it was! Special thanks to the hosts, Faith Baptist Church of Taylors, SC. Also thank-you to Bob Jones University for the use of some facilities during the week. Below you will find links to our audio files for the main sessions. We…
Read MoreDoubling Our Efforts
Dan Wokaty When I was a missionary appointee preparing to serve at the Instituto Práctico Ebenezer in Hermosillo, Mexico, I sometimes received rejection letters stating something like this: “We are sorry, but our church supports only church planters.” Although I am involved in church planting, my main ministry focus is the Institute. Sadly, this misunderstanding…
Read MoreConservative resurgence stalled?
The Eclectic Web – SBC edition Two articles regarding the Southern Baptist Convention indicate that no action will be taken about a recent controversy over New Heart Community Church in La Mirada, California. The pastor of this church recently announced a change of views regarding homosexuality when his son announced that he was a homosexual.
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