America has gone crazy casual. We need look no further than mode of dress for clear evidence. We are now free from such oppressive rituals as ironing our clothes, tucking in our shirttails, and wearing socks. We are finally allowed to wear our pajamas to Walmart, our shorts to concerts, our hats backwards, and our t-shirts to…
It is no secret that the elderly are being marginalized in churches today. At the risk of oversimplifying, there seems to be at least one obvious reason. Seniors are historically slow to embrace change, while the present culture is characterized by rapid change. While it may not be that simple, I’m convinced that it isn’t…
Every movement or circle has its unique characteristics. The trait that might stand out the most in those associating with the Baptist Times is preaching. Many would say ours is a “preaching” movement. No doubt the Global Independent Baptist Fellowship (GIBF) has some strong preachers, and the GIBF meetings always involve strong messages that form…
Like many of you, I have some interesting scar stories. Stomach: I didn’t know how guns worked, and I was trying to extract a .22 rifle bullet from a little Saturday Night Special chamber into which I had forced it. The problem is I was trying to knock it through the other side, which caused…
I am convinced the mindset that shapes the ministries of Bible Baptist Church more than any other is quite likely summed up in “everything means something.” It is a statement simple to understand, yet at the same time deeply profound and often taxing to implement. It demands that everything be done for a reason that…
