Posts by Kevin Schaal
Watching ‘Gosnell’ Shattered My Agnosticism On Abortion
The new movie reminds us that we need moral courage when dealing with the harsh realities of abortion and that when life begins remains unsettled. Source: Watching ‘Gosnell’ Shattered My Agnosticism On Abortion
Read MoreBaptist missionary Charles Wesco killed in Cameroon amid armed conflict
Note: The Wescos are Baptist Missionaries, known, loved, and supported by many churches within FBFI circles. Please pray for this family. (KSchaal) YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — An American missionary died Tuesday after being shot in the head amid fighting between armed separatists and soldiers in northwestern Cameroon, the director of the regional hospital said. Charles…
Read MoreGender, Sexuality & The Church – CoRE Conference 2019
Just a note about this: Stuart Scott is a professor at Southern Baptist Seminary and served as counseling pastor for John MacArthur for ten years. Tim Geiger is PCA in his affiliations. While we understand the purpose in presenting these speakers, this appears to be a change of policy for BJU regarding the separation position…
Read MoreWedding Cake Wars Take an Interesting UK Turn
Coercion of professional services for same-sex marriage gets pushback from UK Supreme Court, once again with cake at the center of things. Source: Wedding Cake Wars Take an Interesting UK Turn
Read MoreMultiplying Leaders
Churches do not grow by multiplying members. Churches grow by multiplying leaders. This is not just a church growth strategy, it is a biblical imperative. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 2 Timothy 2:2…
Read MoreThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Name Change | missoulian.com
What’s in a name? Well, a lot. On Oct. 5, 2018, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that the iconic Mormon Tabernacle Choir would drop “Mormon” from Source: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: The name matters | Columnists | missoulian.com
Read MoreIs the “Law of First Mention” a Legitimate Interpretive Principle? | AIG
One principle that has found favor among some young-earth creationists is known as the “principle of first mention,” or sometimes the “law of first mention.” Source: Is the “Law of First Mention” a Legitimate Interpretive Principle? | Answers in Genesis
Read MoreTithing Goes Digital: Churches Adapt to Cashless Society
U.S. churches are starting to adapt to Europe’s reality, where the faithful carry cards or their mobile phones but not cash. Source: Tithing Goes Digital: Parishes Adapt to Cashless Society
Read MoreWhy Evangelicals Voted Trump: Debunking the 81% | Christianity Today
Ahead of the midterms, the Billy Graham Center Institute examined the most infamous statistic about faith and the 2016 election. Source: Why Evangelicals Voted Trump: Debunking the 81% | Christianity Today
Read MoreFor Believers, God Always Heals
Our church lost two long time members this week. We gained two more widows. Heaven became just a bit more real. Byron and Flo had been married for 64 years. Almost every time I talked to Byron, he reminded me of it. They were little lovebirds. The nurses in the hospital said it would be…
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