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  Texas Baptist Forum

  An army that shoots its wounded.

  12/04/2009 - By admin

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  IN FOCUS: Offering hope for a new decade

  Time magazine describes this past 10 years as “The Decade from Hell” in its Dec. 7 cover story. Where were Texas Baptists?

  12/04/2009 - By admin

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  2nd Opinion: It’s looking a lot like … Advent

  In early October when I made a quick stop in a local discount store, I couldn’t help but notice the strange combination of products in the promotional section near the front of the store.

  12/04/2009 - By admin

• Sweet fellowship far from home

  My missionary partner, Andrew, and I went to town to pick up some things for dinner. While we were in the supermarket, we met an American missionary couple.

  12/03/2009 - By Administrator

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  Quotes in the News

  “To say we are made in God’s image means we have been made in the image of generosity. True spirituality means God has given us something we didn’t deserve that we, in turn, authentically offer to others in a spirit of generosity.”–Glen Schmucker

  12/03/2009 - By admin

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  Cartoon

  Cartoon: David ignores some sound advice.

  12/03/2009 - By admin

• Unexpected help from a Kenyan angel

  My missions partner, Al, and I traveled by bus to Nairobi, arriving as the sun was setting—not the ideal situation for two guys walking around with suitcases, looking for a matatu (shared taxi) to Limuru. But God may have sent an angel our way that evening.

  11/30/2009 - By Administrator

• Tastes like home

  Here in Nyeri, Kenya, there are many coffee plantations around—some of the world’s best quality coffee all around me. But I love Julie's Coffee Shop because it tastes like home.

  11/24/2009 - By Administrator

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  EDITORIAL: Appropriately conservative & liberal

  The BGCT has confirmed its conservative stance on sexuality. Still, questions remain: How should churches relate to homosexuals? And how should the convention relate to churches with various responses to homosexuals?

  11/21/2009 - By admin

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  DOWN HOME: When identifying goo, ask the guy

  A great marriage is kinda like your freezer: Never know what you’ll find, but it’s typically surprising and often delightful.

  11/21/2009 - By admin

• Divine appointment at a cafe

  I came to the café to take a break from a long day of ministry. But when the Spirit of God lives in you and you are attentive to his leadership, it is quite possible your plans may be interrupted.

  11/20/2009 - By Administrator

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  RIGHT or WRONG? Hosting Thanksgiving

  My mother-in-law died two weeks ago. Her children typically met at her house for Thanksgiving. Still grieving, the siblings are unable to plan the holiday. As the oldest daughter-in-law, I am going to offer our home as the gathering place. I think I can help them during this time. Does this sound intrusive?

  11/20/2009 - By admin