Benefits of Taking a Break from Ministry
There I was getting out of my car – it was sometime this past week during my vacation on a blistering afternoon after having spent about two hours in the gym – heading into Albertson’s, a local grocery...
View ArticleHelp! I’m a Perfectionist
I feel you. Seriously, I do. I am a recovering perfectionist. Not sure if there is such a thing, but this is just how I have come to speak of my experience. Looking back on my life, my perfectionistic...
View Article“Vital Lens” by Beautiful Eulogy (Music Video)
Enjoy the video. Respect the art. Heed the lyrics. I once was blind, but now I see. How about you?
View ArticleSunday Reflections (Sept. 1, 2013): Conference Season, Ephesians, 2nd Book
Conference Season The month of September marks the beginning of what we call our conference season as we celebrate 27 years of existence as the Antioch Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church (Dallas,...
View ArticleBook Spotlight: A Definition And Critique of Postmodernism
Author: Bruce A. Proctor Vocation: Minister of Education at True Vine Baptist Church in San Antonio, TX Church Website: http://www.truevinesa.org I met Dr. Bruce A. Proctor through a mutual friend of...
View ArticleLove, Sex, and Romance (Single Men Edition)
That was the subject matter assigned for me to teach on at Morse Street Baptist Church’s Men’s Conference in August. As I prepared for my session leading up to the conference, I initially struggled...
View ArticleLove, Sex, and Romance (Married Men Edition)
As I mentioned in last week’s blog post entitled, “Love Sex and Romance (Single Men Edition)”, I had both single and married men in the audience at Morse Street Baptist Church’s Men’s Conference that I...
View ArticleBook Spotlight: What He Must Be…If He Wants to Marry My Daughter
Author: Voddie Baucham, Jr. Vocation: Preaching Pastor of Grace Family Baptist Church in Spring, TX Church Website: http://www.gracefamilybaptist.net I unfortunately have not had the privilege of...
View ArticleFighting On Your Knees: Prayer and Spiritual Warfare
A couple of weeks ago, I concluded my 20-plus week teaching series on the book of Ephesians. I entitled the series, “Ephesians: Our Life in Christ.” We had a wonderful time studying God’s Word, and I...
View ArticleIV Conerly –“Trump Style” (feat. Eshon Burgundy)
If you thought your favorite rapper set the bar in terms of lyrical content – spitting that real – you are wrong! Christ is the standard! He’s the King, not you (or me)! Check this song out by IV...
View Article“Can We Talk?” Conflict and Communication in Marriage
There I was sitting across the table from them: two young adults who were engaged to get married. Our initial session went well. We introduced ourselves and gave the cliff notes version of our life...
View ArticleHoly S#&*! Profanity in Christianity
Got your attention? Good. Because I think we need to address (readdress) this issue, which I believe – and I think you will agree – has become too commonplace amongst us, and dismissed or justified by...
View ArticleTop 5 Posts of 2013
Seeing that this is the last day of the year, I decided to recap the top five posts of 2013. Thanks for taking the time to read my blog and share (People in 26 countries viewed my blog this year....
View ArticleChristianity in America: Being Liked vs. Being Loyal
Intolerant. Bigotry. Religious Jerks. Evangelical Wackos. Dumb Theists. Primal. Homophobic. Hate Propagandists. The list of pejorative words and names that we have been called and that have been used...
View Article8 Tips On Delivering An Invocation
This morning, I was privileged to offer the invocation at the Dallas City Council’s regular Wednesday session. Although invocations of this sort are usually brief (I was allotted one to two minutes), I...
View Article“Make Way” by God’s Servant (Christian Rap Music Video)
Single off of upcoming album “Diadem” – Release date: January 28, 2014 (Lamp Mode Records)
View ArticleAre You Anointed?
If you’ve been around the church world for any number of years, I am sure that you have caught on to our nomenclature and sayings. “I’m blessed.” “God is good all the time. And all the time God is...
View ArticleDo We Have a Divine RIGHT to Health and Healing?
Do I believe God heals? Yes. The Bible is absolutely clear on God’s ability to heal and even gives instances where He healed persons who were sick with various illnesses and diseases. But I don’t have...
View ArticleBook Spotlight – Experiencing the Truth: Bringing the Reformation to the...
C0-Author and Editor: Anthony J. Carter (with contributions from Kenneth Jones and Michael Leach) Vocation: Lead Pastor of East Point Church in East Point, GA. Church Website:...
View ArticlePreaching Engagements – Do’s and Don’ts
November 16, 1994. I remember that day so vividly because that was when I received confirmation from God that He had called me to preach. I was 17 years old. I preached my first sermon that following...
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