There has been a long-running debate in Christian circles over gender roles both in the home and in the church. This debate was one of the key issues in the conservative resurgence in the Southern Baptist Convention, and continues to be a major point of discussion today. Recently, Aimee Byrd wrote a book entitled Recovering […]
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This past Sunday I had the joy of preaching at Upper Crossroads Baptist Church in Baldwin, Maryland. I started a series through the book of Ruth as a means of encouraging this local body of believers. As they are searching for their next pastor, there is a need to remember that God is still in
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by Mez McConnell and Mike McKinley If you’ve never heard Mez McConnell speak, he is worth a listen. With his Scottish accent and street-smart personality, he has a way of putting deep theological concepts into easy-to-understand vernacular. Before reading his work, I would highly recommend listening to his testimony, which can be found by doing
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Kevin DeYoung has a gift. DeYoung is a gifted scholar and pastor who has the ability to communicate profound truth in a way that is accessible to just about anyone. His books have long been favorites of mine, and his latest work is no different. I think that if we are honest, we often struggle
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It’s something I’ve heard frequently throughout the years: “I don’t want to go to church because its all just a bunch of hypocrites.” I understand why people say this. Churches have at times struggled to be consistent in practicing what they preach. And there certainly are circumstances in which the leadership of the local church
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