Joel Arnold 50 deaths. Somewhere between 20 and 50 billion dollars. Both numbers still rising. It’s been a costly week. Meanwhile, everyone from politicians to climate scientists is ready to seize the opportunity. We suffered a disaster. The nation is temporarily focused on one thing. Let the competition for audience and influence begin. There is…
November 12-13, 2012 Begins with lunch at noon on Monday, concludes with lunch at noon on Tuesday. Host Church: Victory Baptist Church 10173 S. Loop Blvd. California City, CA 93505 (760) 373-7314 Pastor Ron Smith Speakers: Lukus Counterman Pastor of a new church plant in Salt Lake City Former pastor of Wichita Falls Baptist Church…
Steve Whitmore “Consider this: Between Jan. 11, the day of the New Hampshire Presidential Primary, and Friday, … 16,369 political commercials” have aired on WMUR-TV (New Hampshire Sunday News, October 21, p.1). The same paper listed the presidential campaign commercials break down as follows-“Romney: 2,485 vs. Obama: 4,923.” See what I mean? The first thing you…
Deuteronomy’s Riches: A Conversation with Ajith Fernando As a follow up on my series on sanctification, this interview brings some further emphasis on holiness and obedience that is often dismissed in the current climate. 5 of the most difficult challenges pastors face Thom S. Rainer Interesting article, especially the one about the challenge of preaching…
Wilson Wahl There is much use of the word “kingdom” in today’s fundamental circles as a substitute for the word “church.” I see a danger is this because the New Testament refers to the church as his bride (Rev. 21:9) and the body of Christ (1Cor. 12:27), but never as the kingdom of Christ. It…
Bud Talbert Sometimes Satan surprises us and attempts to overwhelm us with a sudden onslaught of temptation. Usually, however, if we look back and examine our pattern of smaller choices and analyze our inner responses to the Lord’s Word and voice, we may become aware of the process through which sin can gain a foothold…
Randy Shaylor The Destruction of a Nation My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:1-7). The recently elected president and both political parties have focused attention on the need to improve education. [Comment refers to the election of 2000.] Though they all recognize the danger of the lack of knowledge, few are aware…