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It is time to demystify our language about what it means to be “called” and how we exercise our giftedness.
05/10/2013 - By John Rutledge
Kountze’s Scripture-quoting cheerleaders won the latest round in their battle to paint Bible verses on run-through signs at football games.
When the Second Amendment was adopted more than 200 years ago, this new nation had no standing army.
If we love God’s creation—even the people who challenge and contradict and hate us—we can be instruments that drive out fear.
05/02/2013 - By John Rutledge
Ferrell Foster says he can best honor his mother on Mother’s Day “if I reflect her kindness and giving spirit by giving to meet the needs of others” through the Texas Baptist Hunger Offering.
Sometimes, grandparenting is harder than it looks. Although, judging by the faces of the folks surrounding Ezra and me in Dairy Queen, it probably looks hard sometimes, too.
I’m tired of people promoting their divisive, individualistic beliefs, then ducking for protection behind “the priesthood of the believer.” How can we reach a balanced consensus on what this phrase means in our churches?
05/01/2013 - By John Rutledge
In a time of reflection—which happens a lot lately—his mind combs back to his first memory of the two. It’s not easy, because like all mothers and sons, they both were there at the beginning.
We hosted the managers of our Texas Baptist encampments and retreat centers here in your Baptist Building. I hope you’ll join me in praying for great summer experiences at all of these camps.
Regarding the debate about payday lending: I’m a passionate believer in the free market…
04/26/2013 - By John Rutledge
I wonder if social isolation—not extremist religion or Chechen roots—explains the two brothers who set off bombs during the Boston Marathon, killing three and wounding more than 170.
The Boston Marathon bombing, the West fertilizer-plant explosion and the Washington ricin letters riveted our attention on death and destruction. Preachers rightfully turned to Psalm 46.
