(Book Review of, Autopsy of a Deceased Church. part 1) I’ll confess, at first I was expecting Rainer’s book, Autopsy of a Deceased Church, to be a regular church growth book that would follow the normal predictable agenda of many others. First, I should admit my bias. This is not reported a church growth book.…
Do Churches Die?
From time to time I receive free books. The sending party is not really looking for me to do a formal review or report, I expect they want me to read it, so I do. Sometimes these books are good and sometimes I put the book down hoping no one will take it seriously. Over…
The Dog Whipper
Sometimes, reading church history can open up reason for saying… “wait… what?” This was one of those moments. This morning I was reading the second volume of “The Review of the Churches“. Surely you’ve read this too, right? Well, in the (likely) event that you haven’t, let me introduce you to it. Likely you will…
Courageous Resolve
Happy Thanksgiving! “Few promptings of heroism rank higher in human annals than the courageous resolve which let the little band to seek in the unknown Western World a new home where they might worship God according to the dictates of their conscience, and found a pure and regenerate society, unfettered by the surroundings of a…
The Only Rule of Christian Faith and Practice
(from Thomas Armitage; Baptist Faith and Practice) Concerning the Bible: “That the book called the Bible is given by the inspiration of God, and is the only rule of Christian faith and practice. The consequence is, that we have no creeds, nor catechisms, nor decretals, which bind us by their authority. We think a creed…
We Desire to Hear from You
I’ve recently come across a gold mine of Baptist history (www.baptisthistoryhomepage.com). I’ve begun a random selection of biographies, essays and sermons. I first landed on this unknown (to me) Baptist, Thomas Armitage. In his essay, Baptist Faith and Practice, he argues from Acts 28:22 that even though Paul was imprisoned in jail for his gospel…
How Aware Are You?
It won’t be long and you’ll begin to see the talented musicians playing those familiar Christmas tones on their pianos, cellos and violins. I don’t mean to make small of their talent when I bring up the matter of their beliefs. I don’t mean to be critical of you if you post their clever videos…
Today, at New Horizon Home
I always enjoy a picture message from Alex at New Horizon Home in Port-au-Prince. I thought I would share it with you today.
Broadcasting at Sermon Audio
For the past four years Eastside Baptist has been broadcasting sermons online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We currently have over 200 sermons available. By the kindness of generous friends of Eastside, we are able to provide this ministry to local shut-ins, those who miss upon occasion due to illness or travel,…
Thanksgiving Day Meal Poll
When you gather on this upcoming Thanksgiving, what will be the main course in your home? [socialpoll id=”2233248″]