Two weeks ago, John McArthur and a group of his associates met in Dallas to draft a statement entitled “Social Justice & The Gospel.” The statement, while intended to shore up the ethics of Scripture against alien agendas, is well-intended but misses the mark.

I think one of the most underrated achievements of the Lord is the creation of flavor. He didn’t have to create flavors. He could have designed food was strictly for sustenance, completely bland and with no enjoyable qualities whatsoever.

While the entire country finds itself in a quandary searching for answers, people of faith mourn the loss of a servant of God.

At one time, the song “Jesus Can Work It Out” was a staple in many churches. The lyrics harken to a time when toes tapped, hands clapped and hearts yielded….

Social justice has become a current hot topic in American Christianity. Debates over its meaning, biblical basis and application to church life have caused significant hurt, anger and frustration.

This month marks the seventeenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. I was only a sophomore in high school in 2001, but 9/11 will probably be the defining moment in my lifetime.

While I felt such joy to see the Baptist General Convention of Texas breaking down racial barriers, I could not help but ask myself, “Where are the women?”

Like so many in Texas, I grew up loving football. It is central to much of our identity. But is this a good thing?

When we see as Christ suggested, it compels a different way of living with respect to the people and communities around us. It beckons us to change how we relate to others.

Leadership is about much more than giving people what they like. In fact, sometimes leadership is about challenging people to move beyond simple likes and preferences in order to move them to something much better.

Look around and appreciate the current place God has set for you to use your gifts.

How do we keep church from becoming a show to be consumed rather than a community in which to participate?