On Cognitive Decline
The year was 1806. John Newton, the author of Amazing Grace, was 81 (almost 82). He vowed that as long as the old African blasphemer had breath in his lungs he’d ascend to the pulpit and proclaim the Jesus who… Continue Reading
current issues
Using “Yes, But No, But Yes” With the Secular Right
A little over a week ago, the always insightful Hannah Anderson posted a thread on the reality that many we are calling “nones” aren’t actually irreligious. In fact many are deeply conservative, their just no longer attending church. And there… Continue Reading
On Oak Trees, Acorns, and the Missouri Baptist Convention
“Have you ever seen an oak tree grow?” This was a question asked of us on our Sexual Abuse Response Team. We were discussing how our goal is to cultivate a sustainable movement in regards to healthy and Christ-honoring responses… Continue Reading
A Pastor, A Christian Counselor, and an LGBTQ+ Affirming Advocate Comes Upon A Hurting Survivor…
Trigger warning: sexual abuse A woman was journeying and fell among a youth pastor. He groomed her, making her feel special for one of the first times in her life. Eventually the special attention moved into sexual touch that culminated… Continue Reading